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About rms Company

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.

Manual Grinder Position Summary

The Manual Grinder is responsible for setting up and operating manual grinding equipment with limited assistance. This position will produce, modify, and prepare tooling to close tolerances and finish specifications while selecting appropriate grinding wheels and checking tooling for conformance to specifications.             

1st Shift: Monday to Thursday, 5:00am to 3:00pm

Manual Grinding Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual grinding machines after required training has been completed.
• Manufacture basic to intermediate tooling, including but not limited to straight reamers, step reamers, and step drills
• Prep tooling for Wickman machines
• Braze tooling components as required.
• Mill pockets for tooling according to specifications and job requirements.
• Select appropriate grinding wheels based on material, tooling type, and operation being performed.
• Read and follow drawings, work instructions, and quality requirements.
• Use inspection equipment to verify dimensions, quality, and conformance to specifications.
• Maintain accurate work records and communicate job status, issues, or nonconformances to supervision.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company safety procedures, quality standards, and manufacturing practices.

Manual Grinding Requirements, Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Strong knowledge of shop mathematics.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, work instructions, and specifications.
• 1-2 years of related manufacturing, machining, or manual grinding experience preferred.
• Basic experience operating or supporting manual grinding and related equipment, such as Monoset, Wickman tooling, or similar equipment.
• Ability to use precision inspection equipment to verify conformance to specifications.

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.

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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.