Tool and Die Maker Lead

About the role

Every hour of every day, patients and healthcare professionals rely on Medline products. At our Dynacor facility in Mundelein, IL, you'll join an agile and resilient team dedicated to producing plastic healthcare products that make a difference in people's lives. We move fast, work together, solve problems, and continuously improve, all while maintaining a relentless focus on quality and customer needs. If you're eager to lead people, grow your career in a high-performing environment, and take pride in meaningful work, you'll find your place at Medline. Together, we make healthcare run better.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Tool & Die Makers, providing guidance and support to ensure efficient and effective operations
• Maintain and repair existing tooling for production, demonstrating expert knowledge of tool/die, timing, and rework techniques
• Set up and operate machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders, to machine parts, and verify conformance of machined parts to specifications
• Study specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualize products to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts
• Maintain and efficiently perform production assignments/expectations from supervisors within the allotted time period per the production schedule
• Report breakdown root causes, equipment faults, and concerns to management, and recommend solutions for continuous improvement
• Ensure all work is undertaken to a high-quality standard and adheres to all quality standards and regulations
• Under minimal supervision, oversee the troubleshooting of injection mold issues, conducting preventative maintenance practices, and recommending and executing continuous improvements for injection molds
• Mentor junior team members, coordinate with other departments, and ensure the highest quality standards are met

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of Journeyman Tool Maker training through an accredited institution or equivalent
• 5 years of tool & die experience

Skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent communication with others in the shop
• Knowledge of injection molding machines and associated support equipment

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization
• Health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off (for employees working 30+ hours per week on average)
• For employees working less than 30 hours per week: 401(k) contributions, paid time off, access to Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups, and Employee Service Corp
• For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position is $31.00 - $45.00 hourly. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.