Die Setter

About the Role

Operates various types of Single Hit and/or Progressive Hit Presses and sets up dies used in production. Performs Die Setter functions as a backup, setting dies in various machines including progressive presses and secondary presses.

Responsibilities

• Operate Single Hit and/or Progressive Hit Presses.
• Load coils of steel used on presses; drive forklift when needed.
• Assist Tool & Die in performing minor repairs on tools.
• Record data for inventory control, including good parts, scrap parts, and other necessary information.
• Verify product integrity visually, using gauges and tape measures.
• Set specified dies in press, measure shut height, and adjust ram height; clamp die in place.
• Maintain all setup sheets for dies and ensure parts are approved by quality.
• Store dies in assigned areas.
• Monitor and report machine wear/damage to supervisors for preventative maintenance.
• Follow all safety procedures, including lockout-tagout.
• Assist machine operators to enhance equipment productivity.
• Perform other duties as needed to ensure facility quality.
• Responsible for all customer-specific requirements, including those referenced in QMS manuals.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Die setting experience, good mechanical aptitude, basic math, and blueprint reading skills.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Self-motivated, able to work well with others, and possess a positive attitude.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works on the plant floor.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to walk, stand, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.