Medical Device Lab Technician jobs in Minnesota

Overview

About Cretex Medical

Cretex Medical is a leading contract manufacturer of precision components and assemblies for the medical device industry.  Our customers view us as a trusted partner in the areas of injection molding, laser processing, metal stamping and device assembly.  Learn more at www.cretexmedical.com.

Responsibilities

Position summary

The CAD Programmer Technician will be responsible for generating and controlling programs for production equipment using CAD/CAM software. Provide support to the technical staff during all phases of the product cycle from quoting to production.

Essential Job Functions   

• Provide technical assistance to estimating for quotation purposes regarding machining operations
• Evaluate programmability for machining operations
• Utilize CAD/CAM to generate program files
• Establish and maintain required programming files, directories, and security
• Program control from “cradle to grave”, revision control, and archiving
• Ensure posts are in proper order to generate CNC code
• Troubleshoot programs as necessary until a capable process yields an acceptable first piece that meets print/customer specification
• Ensure the process yields an acceptable first piece that meets the quoted setup and rate.  If not, either independently or alongside Engineering, troubleshoot as necessary until a capable process yields an acceptable first piece that meets the existing quote.  .
• Support CAPA investigations related to customer complaints

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements, Education & Experience

• Associates degree or equivalent demonstrated technical experience
• Two years-experience with CAD/CAM required
• Proficient with a 3D CAD system (PTC Creo, SolidWorks, or other 3D CAD system)
• Proficient with a CAM system (PTC Creo Manufacturing, Esprit, PartMaker, GibbsCAM, MasterCAM or other CAM system)
• Knowledgeable with fixture and tool design
• Advanced blueprint reading capabilities with knowledge of GD&T principals
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills

Desirable Criteria & Qualifications

• Associates Degree in a technical field
• Experience with Manufacturing ERP systems
• Knowledge of SolidWorks preferred