CNC Programmer Additive
Cretex Companies · Coon Rapids, MN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Cretex Companies (industrial) in Coon Rapids, MN. Writes and/or modifies CNC programs and instruction sheets for multi-axis machined parts.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- GD&T, CNC, Machining, Tooling, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 63 live postings that list pay, out of 1043 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Minnesota plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 23 other live manufacturing postings in Minnesota.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)
Typical $74k–$107k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ CNC 54%
- ✓ Tooling 50%
- Team leadership 46%
- ✓ Machining 33%
- ✓ GD&T 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Cost reduction, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from Cretex CompaniesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
CNC Programmer Position Summary
The CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Programmer is responsible for the creation and implementation of high quality CNC programs for operations in a production environment using various CAD/CAM and other software and models. The programs must be verified for accuracy and ready to be set up and proven out on the equipment. This role will also support the production floor with the process improvement and work to improve tooling management and cost reduction.
Qualifications
- ✓Minimum 2 years of experience in CAD/CAM programming
- ✓Experience as a level 3 machinist
- ✓Proficiency in computer skills and electronic data management (word, excel, network file structure)
- ✓Working knowledge of cutting tool geometry, as well as speeds and feeds for types of materials used.
- ✓Working knowledge of trigonometry and mathematical formulas needed to calculate machining processes.
- ✓Working knowledge of blueprint reading.
- ✓Working knowledge of geometric dimension and tolerance (GD&T).
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent degree (GED) required.
- ✓Able to interact with various types of individuals: operators, machinist, technical support and management.
- ✓Experience with Esprit programming software
- ✓Experience with Solid Works software
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Two-year technical degree, preferred
- ✓4-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred
- ✓Experience with multi axis milling machines, preferred
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.
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Overview
About rms Company
rms Company is a company that is very successful because of its employees. We value performance and pay competitive wages along with a rich benefit package. We manufacture life saving device components so quality is always our focus. We carry that focus into every aspect of our operation. We have a state of the art facility but it is our employees that separate us from our competition.
CNC Programmer Essential Job Functions
- •Writes and/or modifies CNC programs and instruction sheets for multi-axis machined parts
- •Monitors performance of program after implementation, adjusting as needed
- •Maintain program files
- •Provide ongoing support for machining processes
- •Assist in the training of operators on equipment and programs.
- •Assist in the identification and evaluation of new tooling and fixture applications
- •Sets up and operates machine on trial run (prove-out), when afforded, to verify accuracy of machine setting or programmed data
- •Documents all information pertaining to the setup and operation of each job assigned
- •Communicate effectively with the manufacturing engineers, quality personnel, plant personnel, and individuals outside the company.
- •Continual programming of part families
- •Completes all other work-related duties as assigned.
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
USD $25.00 - USD $45.00 /Hr.
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 topublic assistance, or any other protected status as required by law.