Formax Formapak Setup technician

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Fulfills the header schedule to ensure Formax machines have die packs ready for upcoming setups.
• Pulls the necessary job box and verifies all tools are ready for installation.
• Follows setup sheets to ensure all dies, spacers, and loose tools are staged at the proper station.
• Installs all punches, dies, and fingers on transfers.
• Adjusts punch wedge settings and IFO timing as needed.
• For packs returning from heading, performs the following:
• Pulls and cleans all tools in the punch pack, die pack, and transfer fingers.
• Reviews progressions and last-piece-off parts to confirm tools remain in good condition and can be reused on the next run.
• Replaces tools as needed, placing a green card on the box before returning it to the shelf; if replacement tools are unavailable, notes the shortage on the sheet and displays a red card to flag it.
• Cleans and prepares the punch block, die block, and IFO for the next setup.

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Three years of cold heading experience or die assembly/repair.

Skills & Competencies

• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Visual acuity for detailed work.
• Manual dexterity.
• Mechanical ability.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Un-airconditioned, well-ventilated manufacturing facility.
• Monday through Friday, 10 working hours daily.
• Saturday work required when necessary.
• Able to regularly walk and stand for 10 hours a day; 80% of time will be spent standing.
• Lifting, pushing, or pulling of up to 40 lbs. regularly.
• Able to bend, twist, and squat in sometimes awkward positions for prolonged periods of time while exerting force (pushing or pulling) on hand tools to adjust punches and dies.