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Cretex Medical Component and Device Technologies · 12 hours ago

Plastics Process Technician 2nd shift

US-MN-Brooklyn Park

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$29.81/hr - $44.71/hr

3+ years exp

Cretex Medical is a leading contract manufacturer of precision components and assemblies for the medical device industry. The Process Technician is responsible for the installation of molds, development of process parameters, support of validation activities, and troubleshooting production issues for new and existing tooling.

Medical Device

No H1B

Responsibilities

Utilize scientific molding principles to establish capable processes for new and existing tooling

Execute validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) that comply with FDA regulations

Troubleshoot technical issues and lead root cause/corrective action investigations

Support Operational Excellence by identifying and executing initiatives that lead to improved performance

Provide technical coaching and feedback to production employees and the support team

Ensure complex molds are installed and removed according to the setup sheets and instructions

Inspect molded parts using basic metrology tools and equipment

Ensure no production time or yield is lost because of faulty setup

Serve as a resource for Setup Technicians

Qualification

Injection molding experienceScientific molding principlesRoot cause analysisRheology of polymersPlastic injection molding machinesQuality plans comprehensionMechanical aptitudeMicrosoft Office proficiencyAttention to detailOrganizational skillsTeamworkVerbal communication skillsWritten communication skills

Required

High School Diploma or GED

3 years of injection molding experience to include setup, cleanroom, medical polymers, and small-micro molded components

Understand the rheology of polymers

Troubleshoot issues using disciplined root cause analysis tools

Understand a variety of plastic injection molding machines and secondary operations equipment

Ability to read and understand quality plans

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Experience using part prints

Ability to read, comprehend, follow, and document work instructions, standard operating procedures, and training documents

Mechanical Aptitude

Dexterity and hand and eye coordination

Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)

Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment

Ability to prioritize and multitask

Benefits

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

Employee death benefit

Employee sick and safe leave

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

Discretionary profit sharing program

Parental Leave

Accident and critical illness benefits

Optional employee, spouse, and child life

Short and long term disability

Company provided life insurance

Tuition assistance programs