Lead Tool & Die Maker — Injection Mold & PM Leader

Medline Industries, Inc.; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Medline Industries, LP in Mundelein, IL is seeking a Lead Tool & Die Maker to oversee a team, troubleshoot injection mold issues, perform preventive maintenance, and drive continuous improvements while maintaining quality.

You will mentor junior team members, coordinate with other departments, set production expectations, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of Journeyman Tool Maker training through an accredited institution or equivalent.
• 5 years of tool & die experience.
• Knowledge of injection molding machines and associated support equipment.

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.

Skills

Tool & Die Experience

Team Leadership

Troubleshooting

Reading Blueprints/Specs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Tool Maker training

5 years of tool & die experience

Job description

Medline Industries, LP in Mundelein, IL is seeking a Lead Tool & Die Maker to oversee a team, troubleshoot injection mold issues, perform preventive maintenance, and drive continuous improvements while maintaining quality.

You will mentor junior team members, coordinate with other departments, set production expectations, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.