About rms 

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.

CNC Grinder Position Summary

The CNC Grinder I is responsible for keeping the grinding machines running with minimal assistance.  This position will also perform a series of progressive machining operations on repetitive work to close and exacting tolerances and finish specification, while checking parts for conformance to specifications.    

Shift Available: 4th Shift - Friday - Sunday,  5am-5pm

CNC Grinder Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide a basic level of machining techniques
• Understand tool probing program, probing wheel packs, and tooling
• Maintain efficiency levels at or above 90%
• Troubleshoot and escalate concerns
• Make program changes and edits to control the lengths, land lengths, relief angles and core sizes, eliminate chatter, meet finish requirements, and adjust speeds and feeds
• Understand tool application concepts to maintain production rates; wheel pack change, tool holders, speeds and feeds, wheel wear, wheel or wheel pack substitution, wheel consumption, and wheel life management
• Use measuring tools to inspect parts; Caliper, Micrometer, Bore Gage, Thread Gage, Indicators, Gage Pins, Gage Rings, Pressure Mic, Profilometer
• Use visual inspection equipment; CMM (PC-Dmis), Micro-Vu, Contracer, Heli-Check, and PG1000 cutting tool inspection system
• Run multiple machines at the same time
• Provide machine maintenance by checking the way lube and coolant/oil levels, inspecting the doors, guards, and shields, and removing grinding swarf
• Verify the first article meets the specifications listed
• Locate, read, and understand the Inspection Plan (IP)
• Read, understand, and follow work instructions
• Understand sample sizes and frequencies
• Complete daily production sheets
• Understand how to buff and deburr product
• Initiate the process for non-conforming material
• Understand intermediate blueprint reading and geometric tolerancing concepts; Cp & Cpk, run charts, control limits and ability to identify process trends

CNC Grinder Position Requirements

• 2 years of experience as a CNC machinist
• Shop math skills including trigonometry
• Ability to read, comprehend, follow, and document work instructions, standard operating procedures, and training documents
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Dexterity and hand and eye coordination
• Ability to use a microscope
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to cross train in other areas of production when required

CNC Grinder Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with wheel dressing and truing
• Advanced Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Advanced Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Experience working in a highly regulated industry (FDA, ISO)

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.

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.  

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.