Tool & Die Maker at Medline Industries, Inc. in Mundelein, Illinois

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, the Tool & Die Maker is responsible for troubleshooting injection mold issues, conduct preventative maintenance practices, and recommend and execute continuous improvement for injections molds. The Tool & Die Maker must have incredible attention to detail, is excellent at multi-tasking, is extremely organized, has a high- energy, empathetic, positive attitude, and can work well independently and with others.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and repair existing tooling for production, demonstrating proper knowledge of tool/die, timing, and rework techniques.
• Set up and operate machine tools, such as lathes, milling machine, and grinder, to machine parts, and verify conformance of machined parts to specifications.
• Study specifications, such as blueprints, sketches, models, or descriptions, and visualize product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
• Maintain and efficiently perform production assignments/expectations from supervisor within allotted time period per the production schedule.
• Report breakdown root causes, equipment faults, and concerns to management.
• Ensure all work is undertaken to a high-quality standard and adheres to all quality standartd regulations.

• 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.