Die Setter- 3rd Shift

About the role

Full-time Die Setter position based in Toledo, Ohio, supporting continued growth of Toledo Tool & Die. The role is on 3rd shift, Sunday‑Thursday 10PM‑6AM with overtime required (daily, weekends & some holidays).

Responsibilities

• Inspect all dies before setup to ensure no foreign debris is on the top or bottom of the die.
• Remove, install, and align progressive and/or transfer dies and material coils in mechanical power press according to specifications.
• Adjust ram stroke to specified length.
• Ensure first‑off pieces are disposed of properly in red buckets and that finished goods containers are protected from suspect parts.
• Start presses to produce finished goods and observe operations to detect malfunctions and verify press set‑up conforms to specifications; obtain first‑piece sample(s).
• Review first‑piece samples visually for defects and then use check fixture to confirm first pieces are ready for quality approval.
• Call Quality Auditor for first‑piece verification and review findings with auditor.
• Inspect equipment, dies or materials to help troubleshoot and identify the cause of errors, other problems or defects.
• Complete necessary paperwork/Plex requirements.
• May be required to operate a press when necessary.
• Provide proper training to any team members assigned to the Large Press Area.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Authority to stop production in the event unsafe parts or conditions appear.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate Supervisor and/or Manager.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent with minimum one (1) year experience in die‑setting or related technical field, preferably in a metal stamping environment.
• Ability to read, interpret and comprehend safety, operating and maintenance documents and procedures.
• Ability to pass mechanical aptitude test.
• Ability to operate power press.
• Ability to pass die setter training program.
• Ability to obtain/retain Industrial Powered Lift Truck certification.
• Ability to obtain/retain Overhead Crane certification.
• Ability to obtain/retain Lock out/Tag out Authorization certification.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment to ensure delivery requirements.
• Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Must be available to work overtime (daily, weekends and holidays).

Pay

• Starting pay: $22.00 per hour
• 3rd shift differential: $1.00 per hour
• Weekly pay

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan
• Full benefits (health, dental, vision, etc.)

Schedule

Sunday – Thursday, 10 PM – 6 AM (3rd shift). Overtime required daily, weekends and some holidays.