Lead Tooling Technician - 1st Shift

What Process Control and Maintenance contributes to Cardinal Health

Manufacturing is responsible for cost of production and maintenance activities including process improvement, supply chain management, quality assurance, employee safety and engagement, and environmental commitment.

Process Control and Maintenance sets up and operates processing equipment to manufacture to established quality standards in order to meet production demands. Troubleshoots, repairs and conducts maintenance on equipment. Writes and executes equipment qualifications on all new or modified tooling or equipment to test and qualify items and provide documented proof that operations are within established parameters. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

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

Responsibilities

• Plans method and sequence of work for CNC machining operations by utilizing programming software through post processors or programming at the machine.
• Able to read, follow, draw 2D and or model 3-D blueprints in accordance to work orders and/or verbal instructions
• Perform mathematical calculations (Trigonometry) to ensure accuracy of precision set-ups, knowledgeable of speeds and feeds for different materials and/or tool settings for each operation as required.
• Sets-up various CNC, NC and manual machine(s), i.e. EDM, lathe, mill, hone, surface & ID/OD grinders, installs appropriate tool bit. 
• Set-up, position, align and/or secure work on machine.  Sets depth, speed, and length, et cetera controls. 
• Starts and operates machine(s) to achieve desired function.  Inspects work in-progress, verifies dimensions and tolerances, adjusts controls and/or changes cutting tools/holder/fixtures as required. 
• Polish/hone finished work as required.  Inspects work for conformance to specifications.
• Designs, builds and machines tools, jigs, and fixtures as required for each operation. 
• Maintains machine bits, drills and holder fixtures inventories as required.
• Uses a variety of hand tools and all machine shop inspection devices, i.e. micrometers, caliper, depth gages, plug gates, et cetera.
  

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience, preferred
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred

Application window anticipated to close: 10/24/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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 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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