Die Setter
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$23 - $25 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Rochester Hills, Michigan |
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Verified Pay check_circleProvided by the employer$14.7
$18.43
$24.00
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Job Description
Pay rate: $23 - 25/hr
Hours: 1st shift - 6:30 to 3pm, overtime as needed
Permanent job - 90 day contract to direct hire
Duties:
Authority to shut down a machine if employee safety or product quality are not guaranteed.
Authority to validate production startup and end of production runs.
Install, set up, and secure progressive stamping dies according to setup sheets.
Configure and adjust feed progression (pitch) and ensure proper strip alignment through all stations.
Synchronize press stroke with automatic feeding systems.
Adjust press parameters including stroke, speed, and feed rate to achieve optimal performance.
Perform tool adjustments to ensure first-piece conformity across all stations.
Conduct dimensional and visual inspections following control plans.
Launch, validate, and monitor serial production.
Detect and correct misfeeds, strip tracking issues, and station misalignment.
Troubleshoot tooling and process issues (tool wear, part defects, press deviations).
Perform basic tool maintenance and adjustments as required.
Verify tools and materials comply with production orders.
Detect, report, and troubleshoot malfunctions.
Adjust peripheral equipment and control devices.
Record setup operations in logs/documentation.
Train and support operators, temporary workers, or junior die setters.
Participate in continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.
Required:
Minimum of 3 years of die setting experience in metal stamping
Set small progressive stamping dies
5+ years experience in manufacturing production facility
High School Diploma or GED
Nice to have:
Experience in automotive industry
Strong mechanical aptitude and tooling knowledge
Understanding of quality, safety, and environmental procedures
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
Familiarity with production IT systems
Knowledge of progressive die stamping processes
Experience with coil feeding systems and strip progression
Ability to set and adjust production equipment and peripherals
Experience with measurement and inspection tools
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