Press Operator / Die Setter - Now Hiring

Job Description: Press Operator / Die Setter

Job Title: Press Operator / Die Setter

Employment Status: Full-Time, contract to hire

Pay: $18/hr

Primary Job Function

The Press Operator / Die Setter is responsible for setting dies and automation tooling, operating press lines and machinery, loading/unloading steel and aluminum coils and sheet metal, and ensuring efficient production flow. Working in a team environment, this role involves inspecting quality, racking finished parts, conducting metal rework, operating forklifts and overhead cranes, and adhering to strict continuous improvement (5S/TPM) and safety standards.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Die & Tooling Setup:

• Complete inside and outside die changeovers using overhead cranes.

• Load stamping dies onto press bolsters and step up/down bolsters as required during setup.

• Set presses with dies, automation tooling, and perform basic press programming.

• Build, adjust, fine-tune, and troubleshoot automation tooling and machinery faults.

Press Line & Material Handling:

• Operate press equipment and production lines following established departmental procedures.

• Offload aluminum/steel coils from semi-trucks using coil grabbers.

• Load sheet metal blanks and coils onto press lines.

• Drive forklifts and operate cranes to transport materials, tooling, and parts.

• Perform metal rework on parts as needed and rack parts per specification.

Quality, Documentation & ERP:

• Inspect produced parts against quality standards and identify defects in sheet metal/aluminum.

• Maintain complete and accurate paperwork/records (e.g., CRRF, check-sheets, scrap room records, coil tracking).

• Utilize the company ERP system (PLEX) for production tracking and data entry.

• Initiate quality improvements and assist in resolving technical or process concerns.

Safety, TPM & Housekeeping:

• Conduct daily inspections of cranes and fork trucks.

• Know and strictly adhere to all health, safety, and environmental procedures.

• Maintain clean work areas, clean the scrap basement, maintain die storage areas, and enforce housekeeping standards.

• Actively participate in 5S and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) continuous improvement initiatives.

• Perform any and all additional work assignments as directed by Management.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of manufacturing experience required (1+ years of Press Operation experience strongly preferred).

• Skills & Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of quality management systems and defect identification (sheet metal/aluminum).

  • Basic knowledge of operating ERP systems (e.g., PLEX).

  • Ability to troubleshoot and assist with basic machine/automation programming.

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PandoLogic. Keywords: Press Machine Operator, Location: Howell, MI - 48843 , PL: 604534742