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Quality Engineering Technician 1st shift

Cretex


Job Location:

Dassel, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 August 2026 (10 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Operations

Job Summary

Overview

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 Quality Engineering Technician will be responsible for assisting Quality Engineers in providing quality assurance support for manufacturing improving quality related practices and procedures problem solving and providing technical guidance and measurement methodologies.

Responsibilities
  • Partner in the development of the APQP process and project management
  • Assist in the development of PFMEA
  • Support the development and implementation of control plans
  • Assist in the development and implementation of Gage R&R and capability studies
  • Support the implementation of IQ OQ PQ documentation
  • Assist in the development implementation and maintenance of inspection methods for first article receiving in-process and final inspection
  • Design inspection fixturing and gaging
  • Assist the investigation root cause analysis and corrective action activities to support the CAPA and Customer Complaint systems
  • Perform routine inspection activities on the floor
  • 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
Qualifications
  • Associate degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge of quality systems regulatory requirements and industry standards
  • Intermediate blueprint reading GD&T and SPC knowledge
  • Ability to operate a variety of inspection equipment
  • Design software- Minitab
  • Ability to cross train in other areas of production when required
  • 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

DesiredQualifications

  • 5 years of experience in machining and or manufacturing

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.

Pay Range
USD $23.08 - USD $33.46 /Hr.
Pay Range Details

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.

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.

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.

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