Stamping Process Technician- 3rd Shift

Job Summary

Provide accurate and timely setting of progressive and/or transfer dies into power presses to process finished goods that meet or exceed customer specifications. Direct press team to assist with tasks associated with die setting to make this task as efficient as possible.

Essential 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 presses according to specifications/instructions.
• Adjust ram stroke to specified length.
• Ensure first‑off pieces are disposed of properly in red buckets and that finished‑goods containers cannot receive suspect parts (conveyor diversion, etc.).
• Start presses to produce finished goods and observe operations to detect malfunctions, verify press set‑up conforms to specifications, and obtain first‑piece samples.
• Review first‑piece samples visually for defects and use check fixtures to confirm readiness for quality approval.
• Call Quality Auditor for first‑piece verification and review findings with the auditor.
• Inspect equipment, dies, or materials to help troubleshoot and identify the cause of errors, problems, or defects.
• Complete required paperwork and Plex system entries.
• 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, orderly work areas.
• Authority to stop production if unsafe parts or conditions appear.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate Supervisor or Manager.

Requirements

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

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting pay: $22.00 per hour.
• 3rd‑shift differential: $1.00 per hour.
• Salary listed: $23.00 per hour.
• Weekly pay schedule.
• 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Full benefits package.

Schedule

Full‑time, 3rd‑shift position based in Toledo, Ohio. Typical hours: Sunday – Thursday, 10 PM – 6 AM. Must be available to work overtime, including daily, weekends, and some holidays.