Automation Technician

About Cretex Medical

Cretex Medical is a leading contract manufacturer of precision components and assemblies for the medical device industry. Our customers view us as a trusted partner in the areas of injection molding laser processing metal stamping and device assembly. Learn more at .

Position Summary:

The Automation Technician is responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining automation projects and assisting with new opportunities that will have a significant impact on safety cost and quality

• Work with internal customers on maintaining and troubleshooting all operating company automation systems
• Utilize electrical and controls automation skills to enhance automation systems
• Lead aspects of automation projects including design and implementation to assure projects are completed on schedule
• Train the workforce on new technology and automation systems
• Create and document new processes
• Monitor performance and utilization of automation process implementations
• Support capital expenditure requests and implementations
• Drive cross-company collaboration with using similar automation equipment
• Support and comply with the company Quality System ISO and medical device requirements
• 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

• Associates Degree in robotics automation or a related field or relevant experience
• 1 year working with automation systems integration
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks/projects
• Excellent verbal written and oral communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Must be a self-starter team player and have a positive attitude
• Ability to think creatively drive results and stay focused on daily tasks
• Proficient in Computer Design Tools such as SolidWorks
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint Publisher)
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to prioritize and multitask

Desirable Criteria & Qualifications

• Familiar with Human Machine Interface (HMI) control systems Programmable Logic Controllers (Rockwell and Allen-Bradley and control components
• Familiar with vision systems (Keyence Cognex)
• Familiar with various motion controllers/actuators (ITI SMC Robotiq)
• Familiar with Robotics (Fanuc Yushin Epson UR Collaborative Robots)
• Continuing Education; including participation in local chapters associations and/or organizations

What is it like to work at Cretex Medical

We recognize the contribution of every individual and promote growth safety and security for all our employees. Cretex Medical values performance and pays competitive wages along with a rich benefit package. We offer a positive work environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

Here are some of things that employees have said about working for Cretex Medical:

• The culture at Cretex is collaborative. Everyone here is willing to help you whether it is a director a machinist or your boss. Everyone is always willing to help you figure out a project and get it done right.
• I would tell potential interns that Cretex is a great company to work for. It has set a high bar for corporate culture as well as the quality of work you can do. I would definitely recommend it.
• I learned that I really like the medical device industry. The importance and the gravity of what we do here is felt by the employees. You can have that passion in your work because you know what you are striving for is to save lives.

We encourage you to explore the many opportunities Cretex Medical can offer you as a valued team member.

This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills relevant experience education internal equity business needs and local market conditions. While the full hiring range is shared for transparency offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

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.

20hours:

Cretexs 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 Experience:

IC