Cardinal Health, Hazelwood, MO

The Research and Development Model Shop Machinist is responsible for designing and developing prototype tooling for new products including building plastic injection molds and product test fixtures.
Responsibilities

• Applies working knowledge of machine shop and injection molding techniques to build and develop prototype tooling
• Support projects for multiple departments in the R&D function
• Provide effective and timely job scheduling information to extended team members within the R&D function. Identify and inform project teams of short- and long-term resource constraints.
• Creative Problem Solver – identify technical solutions for rapid prototyping and product development challenges.
• Provide effective technical input that makes design concepts more manufacturable.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Machine Shop preferred.
• 2+ years of related professional work experience preferred
• Experience designing/fabricating plastic injection mold tooling
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Developed problem solving, decision making, and communication skills with potential for leadership
• SolidWorks or other CAD experience desired

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 reviewing output by work lead or supervisor

Anticipated hourly range: $27.00 – $33.00 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: 1/9/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary 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.
Hours | Hybrid position – M-F 8am to 5pm
Pay/Wages | $27.00 – $33.00 per hour
How to Apply? | https://cardinalhealth.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/EXT/job/MO-Hazelwood/R-D-Model-Shop-Machinist_20171707