Die Setter - Advance

Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtain supplies, position work and follow verbal or written instructions
• Obtain and set up hand tooling and dies on press breaks and other presses in the department
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Read scales, micrometers and calipers
• Instruct operators in safe and proper methods of operation
• Obtain first piece inspection approval and when removing dies, visually evaluate last piece left in dies for apparent problems
• Utilize knowledge and experience on a wide variety of presses and techniques needed to set up such equipment
• Complete tasks as directed with minimum supervision
• Ensure work is done safely and meets quality standards
• Provide a great level of attention to detail and focus on the given task
• Reports problems with quality, processes, equipment and materials to supervisor
• Perform other duties as directed that correspond to the overall function of this position
• Keep work areas clean and organized and take proper care of all equipment and facilities
• Desire to learn and work to the best of his/her abilities as well as dependable work ethic
• Follow all company rules and policies

Knowledge and Skills

• Adequate communication skills; verbal and written
• Able to read and understand written instructions
• Knowledge of a wide variety of presses and techniques
• Able to read blue prints, scales, micrometers and calipers

Physical Requirements

• Physically able to do bending, twisting, gripping, grasping, stooping and lifting involving back and knees
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Physically able to stand for up to 8 hours
• Requires good hand-eye coordination
• Physically able to move dies while doing set-up duties

Education and Work Experience

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience/combined education
• At least 1 year experience as a Press Operator/Die Setter