Tool and Die Maker Lead
About The Position
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. Under minimal supervision, the Lead Tool & Die Maker is responsible for overseeing the troubleshooting of injection mold issues, conducting preventative maintenance practices, and recommending and executing continuous improvements for injection molds. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, excellent multi-tasking abilities, strong organizational skills, and a high-energy, empathetic, and positive attitude. The Lead Tool & Die Maker will 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
- Must be able to work in fast-paced environment with frequent communication with others in the shop.
- Knowledge of injection molding machines and associated support equipment required.
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.
Benefits
- health insurance
- life and disability
- 401(k) contributions
- paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Resource Groups
- Employee Service Corp
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
