Tool and Die Maker Lead

Medline Industries, LP; United States; Vor Ort; USD 43.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Education & training

Zusammenfassung

Medline Industries, LP at the Mundelein, IL facility seeks a Lead Tool & Die Maker to oversee tooling operations and mentor junior staff. You will troubleshoot injection molds, perform preventative maintenance, and drive continuous improvement on molds and processes.

Lead responsibilities include guiding a team, coordinating with departments, and ensuring high quality standards while maintaining efficient production.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyman Tool Maker training completed.
• 5 years of tool & die experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent shop communication.
• Knowledge of injection molding machines and support equipment.

Aufgaben

• Lead a team of Tool & Die Makers with guidance and support.
• Maintain and repair tooling for production, with expert know‑how.
• Set up and operate lathes, milling machines, and grinders to machine parts.
• Study blueprints and specs to determine materials and machines.
• Report breakdowns and suggest continuous improvement actions.

Kenntnisse

Tool & Die

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Communication

Maintenance

Injection molding knowledge

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Tool Maker training

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Grinders

Injection molding machines

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary 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

MAJOR 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.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification / Licensure: Successful completion of Journeyman Tool Maker training through an accredited institution or equivalent
• Work Experience: 5 years of tool & die experience
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: 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.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: None
• Certification / Licensure: None
• Work Experience: None
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: None

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position: $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.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best.

Explore our Belonging page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer.

Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Through our culture of belonging, our agile and resilient global team is determined to get our customers exactly what they need, at the right time, every time.

If you’re a self-starter, eager to grow your career within a high-performing environment, this is the place for you.

Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its broad product portfolio, resilient supply chain and leading clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, the company employs more than 43,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries and territories. To learn more about how Medline makes healthcare run better, visit www.medline.com.