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Requisition ID:  35278  

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 8,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient's life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

As a Machinist/Mold Maker, you'll play a critical role in bringing innovative products to life. In this hands-on position, you'll work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and R&D teams to fabricate high-precision prototype and production tooling using both conventional and CNC machine tools. Ideal candidates bring strong machining expertise, the ability to work from complex blueprints and CAD/CAM programs, and experience producing tight-tolerance components from a variety of materials, including plastics and tool steels. This is an opportunity to leverage your craftsmanship, problem-solving skills, and technical knowledge while contributing to new product development, continuous improvement initiatives, and advanced manufacturing processes in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Utilizes advanced knowledge to program and produce precision parts on Conventional and CNC Machine Tools.
• Produces products utilizing a variety of machining equipment to specified tolerances and finishes.

• Provides proper care and maintenance of tools, equipment, and facilities including general housekeeping.
• Works from routine and complex prints, sketches, drawn points, or verbal directions to fabricate precision machined parts and production tooling.
• Can originate simple and/or complex setups.
• Inspects work for compliance with blueprints, process sheets, and written or verbal specifications using basic inspection equipment.
• Designs, plans, and executes the sequences of related technical operations for fabrication of precision parts or molds.
• Provides input to designers or engineers on parts configuration with alternative solutions for reduction of manufacturing complexity and tooling costs.
• Services machinery or equipment and maintains facilities.
• Interacts as a team member sharing ideas and machining experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High school diploma or GED.
• Participating in or have achieved formal education in the use of manual and/or CNC machines.

Experience

Minimum of 5 years of experience is preferred.   

Skills

• Ability to machine to the level of tolerance required by company products.

• Ability to comprehend and interpret blueprints.
• Requires extensive and practical knowledge of different materials and their workability such as plastics and exotic tool steels and their uses.
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of shop mathematics including applicable trigonometry. 
• Skilled in tool room grinding, tool and die work, sheet metal, mold making and fixture development.
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service in the area of machining/mold making.
• Ability and willingness to commit to continuous learning and to keep up with changing technologies in the field of model/mold making.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Proficient on all standard/nonstandard shop tools and equipment.

• Knowledge and use of relevant  CAD/CAM software applications and skills to use them effectively.

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An equivalent competency level acquired through a variation of these qualifications may be considered.

LOCATION

Lakewood, Colorado - Onsite 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• General Labor Environment requirements include: use of personal protective equipment, reading, speaking, hearing, walking, bending, standing, stretching/reaching, hand/finger dexterity, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, or transporting up to 500 pounds via carts or mechanized equipment.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.  
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Target Pay Range:  $31.00 to $39.00 -  Hourly pay rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data
Target Bonus on Base:  7.0%

We anticipate this requisition will be open for a minimum of five days, from    . We encourage your prompt application.

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it's about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.

• Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
• In 2024, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies reached $1.5 billion in revenue.
• We employ nearly 8,000 associates globally, with global headquarters in Lakewood, CO, U.S., and regional headquarters in Brussels, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Tokyo.
• We manufacture devices, disposable sets and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.S. and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries.
• Our core values help set our direction, guide our actions and keep us true to our corporate mission of contributing to society through healthcare.
  • Respect - Appreciative of others
  • Integrity - Guided by our mission
  • Care - Empathetic to patients
  • Quality - Committed to excellence
  • Creativity - Striving for innovation
• We contribute to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), raising $2.4 million USD since 2025.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.  All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment. Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco-free workplaces, and we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.