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Cretex Companies

Diversified industrial conglomerate with manufacturing

Assembly Operator 2

Product AssemblyPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeCartago Province, Cartago, Costa RicaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must have a current United States passport and visa.
  • Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment and have manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
  • Must know cleanroom procedures and regulations.
  • Must be familiar with catheter or medical-device manufacturing equipment.
  • Must be able to troubleshoot problems and know mathematical concepts and skills.
  • Must be able to train in other production areas when needed.
  • Must communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Must pay attention to detail and have organizational skills.
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment, prioritize tasks, and multitask.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble, inspect, clean, and package products according to customer specifications.
  • Use assigned personal protective equipment and ensure safety standards are followed during the work shift.
  • Operate manual, semi-automatic, and automatic equipment and tools used to manufacture catheters and other medical components or devices.
  • Ensure quality products are produced by following work instructions and inspecting parts.
  • Use required measuring equipment to verify product quality.
  • Use the Bill of Materials (BOM) to assign the required materials correctly.
  • Mix chemicals and materials as needed.
  • Periodically inspect production.
  • Enter information into the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
  • Train level-I operators.
  • Ensure training records are accurate and submitted to the quality department.
  • Record the number of parts manufactured and cycle times.
  • Resolve problems with equipment, materials, or processes.
  • Ensure equipment used is up to date on calibration and maintenance.
  • Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical-device requirements.
  • Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work.
  • Collaborate as needed with other business segments, including sales and marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance.
  • Understand customer needs and the primary markets in which the company operates.
  • Attend required company meetings.
  • Maintain an organized work area using 5S.
  • Participate in the Operational Excellence Program.
  • Complete other assigned job duties.

Desired Qualifications

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
  • Three years of experience in catheter manufacturing.
  • Experience in a cleanroom environment.
  • Ability to read and understand procedures.

About the Company

Cretex Companies

Diversified industrial conglomerate with manufacturing

Cretex Companies designs, manufactures, and supplies products across medical devices, materials, and engineered components through its divisions like Cretex Medical, Cretex Materials, and Cretex Specialty Products. Its products use specialized engineering and manufacturing to create components for healthcare, industrial, and consumer applications, often supporting customers from design through production. The company differentiates itself with a century-long history, a commitment to honesty and integrity, a diversified, vertically integrated portfolio, and a strong financial position that supports long-term planning. Its goal is to provide meaningful work for employees while delivering reliable products and services to customers today and building lasting growth.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Elk River, MN
Founded
1917

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