Lead Mold Technician 1st Shift

What does Maintenance Contributes to Cardinal Health

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a working technical leader keep up-to-date records and maintain databases coordinate preventative maintenance work orders and general repair and upkeep of molds in the plant. Maintains inventory and order requests for all Magellan mold tooling. Communicates daily mold repairs and escalations. Responsible for assigned work orders and unscheduled maintenance and repairs of molds.

Leads the mechanical maintenance of Magellan Molding and Plastic Molding molds. Serves as a leader executes weekly meetings to optimize Magellan mold tooling. Sets up and operates a variety of machine tools to make metal parts mechanisms tools or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions.

• Interprets blueprints sketches and engineering specifications
• Determines sequence of operations number of cuts required and method of setup
• Uses a variety of machinists hand tools and precision measuring instruments
• Makes standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work tooling feeds and speeds
• Measures marks and scribes dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machining
• Fits and assembles precision parts into mechanical equipment and determines material parts and equipment required. Some machines may be numerically controlled. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures. Typically requires completion of a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.

Shift Details

• 7:00 am to 3:00 pm - Monday through Friday

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all communications for mold repairs or mold inventory issues. Work with Mold Tool Room Lead to ensure parts are ordered and received on a scheduled basis.
• Coordinate and perform unscheduled maintenance repairs and modifications on assigned equipment as needed and document changes as required by operating procedures. Assist in the maintenance of manufacturing equipment and molds and provide instruction to Maintenance Technicians personnel during maintenance or repair. Provide technical assistance as requested and arrange for technical support if necessary to complete repairs.
• Ensure proper set-up of molds and ancillary equipment according to procedures and product specifications at the completions of assigned tasks.
• Adhere to plant policies/procedures department EHS rules Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) ISO 13485 regulations and Good Housekeeping procedures.
• Shall operate in a manner that protects the health and safety of Cardinal Health employees/visitors and operate in a manner that conserves energy natural resources and protects the environment.
• Complete all paperwork pertaining to the finished product and Maximo system being produced according to established guidelines in manufacturing procedures.
• Report any unusual or unacceptable circumstances to on site supervisor.
• Responsible to observe departments regulations and to use personal protective equipment as required. Must be safety conscious and Lockout/Tagout trained.
• Transport hazardous waste to accumulation areas.
• Complete Annual Hazardous waste (RCRA) refresher training
• Experience maintaining and repairing injections molding presses (hydraulic and electric) and the auxiliary equipment used in the molding operation.
• Ability to work on hydraulics systems electrical and electronic equipment
• Technically support operations of production machines and ancillary equipment for equipment installations start up and trouble shooting of molding machinery resin and conveyance systems and ancillary equipment.
• Perform unscheduled maintenance repairs and modifications on assigned equipment as needed and document changes as required by plant procedure.
• Dismantle disassemble repair rebuild clean replace or re-assemble worn or defective parts and components as necessary. Diagnose and troubleshoot pneumatic mechanical and electrical malfunctions. Make necessary adjustments or corrections
• Work with manufacturing engineering department for equipment modifications
• Use a variety of power tools and equipment and is responsible to maintain the tools in good working order. Example: drills grinders saws drill press hydraulic press. Comply with all facility safety procedures i.e. lockout/tagout procedures

Qualifications

• Two-year certificate from college or technical school (machinist engineering technology) or equivalent combination of training and experience preferred
• 8-10 years medical device manufacturing related experience or mold maintenance; or equivalent combination of training and experience preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies knowledge and company policies to complete a variety of tasks
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of jobs outside area of responsibility
• Maintains appropriate licenses training and certifications
• Works on assignments that are moderately difficult requiring judgment in resolving issues
• May assist in recommendation of processes on new assignments
• Adheres to all quality guidelines
• Works with limited supervision. Work occasionally involves review of output by work lead or supervisor
• May provide general guidance or technical assistance to less experienced team members

Anticipated hourly range:$32.00 per - $37.00 per hour

Bonus eligible:No

Benefits:Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close:2/5/2026 *if interested in opportunity please submit application as soon as possible.

Candidates who are back-to-work people with disabilities without a college degree and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin ancestry age physical or mental disability sex sexual orientation gender identity/expression pregnancy veteran status marital status creed status with regard to public assistance genetic status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.

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