About Cardinal Health

Cardinal Health is a global, integrated healthcare services and products company connecting people, data, and technology to improve health outcomes. With operations spanning the healthcare supply chain, Cardinal Health supports pharmacies, hospitals, and healthcare providers with essential products, services, and innovative solutions. Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, the company employs over 48,000 associates worldwide and generates billions in annual revenue. Cardinal Health's R&D teams drive innovation in medical devices, packaging, and prototyping, ensuring cutting-edge solutions reach patients efficiently.

Role Overview

The R&D Model Shop Machinist at Cardinal Health in Hazelwood, Missouri, plays a pivotal role in the Research and Development function. This position involves designing and developing prototype tooling for new products, including building plastic injection molds and product test fixtures. As a key contributor to rapid prototyping and product development, you'll apply hands-on expertise in machine shop techniques and injection molding to support multiple departments. This full-time role offers an anticipated hourly range of $27.00 - $33.00, with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

Prototype Tooling Development

Apply working knowledge of machine shop and injection molding techniques to build and develop prototype tooling, ensuring high-quality prototypes that accelerate product innovation.

Cross-Departmental Support

Support projects across multiple departments in the R&D function, collaborating with engineers and teams to deliver timely solutions for healthcare product development.

Resource Management

Provide effective and timely job scheduling information to extended team members. Identify and inform project teams of short- and long-term resource constraints to optimize workflows.

Problem Solving Excellence

Serve as a Creative Problem Solver, identifying technical solutions for rapid prototyping and product development challenges in the medical device space.

Design Optimization

Offer effective technical input to make design concepts more manufacturable, enhancing efficiency and scalability in Cardinal Health's production processes.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates should hold an Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Machine Shop (preferred), with 2+ years of related professional work experience. Essential experience includes designing and fabricating plastic injection mold tooling. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required, along with developed problem-solving, decision-making, and leadership potential. SolidWorks or other CAD experience is desired. At this level, you'll apply knowledge and company policies to moderately difficult tasks, work with limited supervision, and adhere to quality guidelines while maintaining necessary certifications.

Benefits & Perks

Cardinal Health offers comprehensive benefits to support your health and well-being, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off; health savings account (HSA); 401k savings plan; access to wages before payday with myFlexPay; flexible spending accounts (FSAs); short- and long-term disability coverage; work-life resources; paid parental leave; and healthy lifestyle programs. These perks underscore Cardinal Health's commitment to employee wellness in the competitive healthcare sector.

Career Growth

At Cardinal Health, career advancement is driven by performance and potential. This machinist role provides exposure to advanced R&D projects, fostering skills in leadership, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration. With opportunities to recommend processes for new assignments and gain working knowledge outside your core area, you'll position yourself for promotions into senior engineering or supervisory roles. Cardinal Health invests in training, certifications, and development programs to support long-term growth in healthcare manufacturing.

Why Join Us

Join Cardinal Health to contribute to life-saving innovations in a Fortune 500 company that values diversity, inclusion, and authentic self-expression. Work in Hazelwood, MO, on meaningful projects impacting global healthcare. We encourage back-to-work candidates, people with disabilities, those without college degrees, and Veterans to apply. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, Cardinal Health ensures fair consideration regardless of protected status. The application window closes January 9, 2026—apply now to secure your future in medical prototyping.

Role FAQs

What is the salary range?

Anticipated hourly range: $27.00 - $33.00, determined by location, experience, skills, and internal equity.

Is this a remote role?

No, this is an on-site position in Hazelwood, MO, requiring hands-on machine shop work.

What software experience is needed?

SolidWorks or other CAD experience is desired for design and prototyping tasks.

Are bonuses offered?

This role is not bonus eligible but includes robust benefits.

How does Cardinal Health support diversity?

We celebrate differences to create better solutions, maintaining an inclusive workplace for all backgrounds.