Production Technician - 1st Shift Metals

Production Technician will be responsible for setting up and operating equipment used in precision metal fabrication. This role will perform inspection of material, work in process, and finished parts for conformance to quality standards and customer expectations. Makes adjustments to processes to ensure quality

are maintained. Is able to work independently and in a team environment, interacting with a multitude of departments during manufacturing operations.

Shift Available: 1st shift Monday-Thursday, 6:00am-4:00pm

• ✓Maintain inventory levels and production plans/rates
• ✓Assist in the packaging of product
• ✓Perform secondary operations such as cleaning, deburring, passivation, broaching, and die cutting
• ✓Enter production information and logs time per part into the ERP system on a timely basis
• ✓Work as a team member on the production floor, assisting others as needed
• ✓Mentor Production Machine Operators
• ✓Adhere to all safety policies, including wearing ear and eye protection where required
• ✓Perform safety checks daily prior to running machinery
• ✓Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device

• ✓Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work
• ✓Partner with other business segments: sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance
• ✓Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve
• ✓Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly
• ✓Participate in required company meetings
• ✓Maintain an organized work area (5S)
• ✓Participate in the Operational Excellence Program
• ✓Complete all other work duties as assigned
• ✓Ability to work in a manufacturing environment

Position

• ✓High school diploma or equivalent
• ✓3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment running machining equipment
• ✓Ability to set up and run fabrication equipment
• ✓Ability to comprehend and follow work instructions, SOP’s and training documents, including the ability to create and document new processes
• ✓Ability to use hand tools such as a micrometer, pin gauge, caliper and dial indicator
• ✓Ability to troubleshoot and maintain equipment
• ✓Ability to read blueprints
• ✓Excellent shop math skills to include fractions, decimals, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• ✓Basic understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• ✓Ability to take direction from the area lead or supervisor
• ✓Ability to provide input to the area lead and participate in department meetings
• ✓Ability to cross train in other areas of production when required
• ✓Knowledge of theory of cutting and forming principles on metal and/or plastic component fabrication and processing
• ✓Mechanical Aptitude
• ✓Dexterity and hand and eye coordination
• ✓Strong problem-solving skills

• ✓Manufacturing experience with a variety of process equipment
• ✓Diploma in a machining related course from a technical or trade school or equivalent experience, 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.