Metal Forming Setup Technician

Skill Requirements

• Experience setting up and operating single station presses and press brakes.
• Experience installing, aligning, and adjusting tooling for production runs.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and engineering drawings.
• Ability to verify first-piece quality using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other measuring equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting tooling and forming issues to minimize downtime.
• Experience making machine adjustments to maintain part quality throughout production.
• Experience working closely with engineering, tooling, and production personnel.
• Experience maintaining a safe and organized work area.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance and reporting equipment issues.

Essential Duties

• Perform complete setups on single station presses and press brakes.
• Install, align, and adjust tooling for production runs.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and engineering drawings.
• Verify first-piece quality using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other measuring equipment.
• Troubleshoot tooling and forming issues to minimize downtime.
• Make machine adjustments to maintain part quality throughout production.
• Support production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Work closely with engineering, tooling, and production personnel.
• Maintain a safe and organized work area.
• Perform preventative maintenance and report equipment issues.