Machinist Assistant - Pacing (1st Shift)

Overview

About rms

rms Company provides contract manufacturing of high-quality, tight-tolerance medical implants, components and sub-assemblies using cutting-edge technology. rms is part of the Cretex Medical family of companies. Learn more at www.rmsmachining.com and www.cretexmedical.com.

Machinist Assistant/Kitter Position Summary

The Machinist Assistant/Kitter position will be responsible for assembling toolboxes for the manufacturing floor according to kitting procedures

Shifts Available: 1st Shift Monday - Thursday 5:00am - 3:00pm

Responsibilities

Machinist Assistant/Kitter Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble tooling boxes and all paperwork for jobs running on the manufacturing floor
• Manage the Kitting process: part programs, set up sheets, records, and inventory
• Assemble tooling boxes per the set-up sheet
• Update documentation throughout the process- including before, during, and after the job is completed
• Inspect tools, new and returned, using a microscope and other inspection equipment
• Responsible for inventory of tools and resolving shortage issues and discrepancies
• Maintain daily logs and reports necessary to the kitting procedure
• Maintain safe and clean working environment
• Communicate with the tool crib, leadership, and production regarding kitting needs and the availability of tools and materials
• Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements
• Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work
• Partner with other business segments:  sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance
• Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve
• Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly
• Participate in required company meetings
• Maintain an organized work area (5S)
• Participate in the Operational Excellence Program
• Complete all other work duties as assigned
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment

Qualifications

Machinist Assistant/Kitter Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Understand the production operations and equipment
• Knowledge of tools
• The ability to read and understand blueprints

Machinist Assistant/Kitter Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Mechanical Aptitude

rms Company Benefits

As a Cretex Medical company, rms offers a full benefit package to its employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance options. rms also offers a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, profit sharing, short- term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, and an onsite medical clinic.

rms Company also offers company specific benefits, such as:

• Onsite Clinic
• Paid Parental Leave
• Monthly Social Events
• Annual Employee Appreciation Week
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program

Cretex Companies use cutting oils, solvents, and other chemicals in the manufacturing process.  Testing is conducted on a periodic basis to ensure that all chemicals are kept well below the OSHA permissible exposure levels.

Pay Range

Pay Range Details

This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full hiring range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

Company Benefits

All Employees:

Our 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution; onsite health clinics, discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service), Cretex University, 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost, wellness program with incentives, an employee death benefit, and employee sick and safe leave are available to all Cretex employees. 

20+hours:

Cretex’s medical benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers; dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider); vision insurance; a pre-tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts; paid holidays, paid time off; and our discretionary profit sharing program are available to employees working 20+ hours/week. 

30+ hours:

Parental Leave, accident and critical illness benefits, optional employee, spouse, and child life; short and long term disability; company provided life insurance; and tuition assistance programs are available to employees working 30+ hours per week. 

(Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)

Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, family status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected status as required by law.  

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.