Tool and Die Maker Lead
Medline · Mundelein, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 11 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Medline (medical devices) in Mundelein, IL. Lead a team of Tool & Die Makers, providing guidance and support to ensure efficient and effective operations.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Injection molding, Tooling
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How this role compares
Against 29 other live manufacturing postings in Illinois.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- CNC 60%
- ✓ Team leadership 50%
- Machining 50%
- ✓ Tooling 47%
- Robotics 27%
- Lean 20%
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This plant: Medline in Mundelein
2 other open roles at this site.
- Maintenance Tech I · Reliability · Technician
- Quality Engineer · Quality
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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
Job Description
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.
Education
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent
Work Experience
- ✓5 years of tool & die experience
Education
- ✓None
Work Experience
- ✓None
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Certification / Licensure
- •Successful completion of Journeyman Tool Maker training through an accredited institution or equivalent
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.
Certification / Licensure
- •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.