Die Setter (Plastic Manufacturing)

This is a 1st shift position, the hours are 4am-12pm with opportunities for overtime.

The pay will start at $18 for beginning experience and can work your way up to $22.

Key Accountabilities:

A die setter is a skilled manufacturing technician responsible for preparing and configuring dies and presses used in stamping, forging, molding, or metal-forming operations. Their work ensures that production begins accurately, safely, and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, align, and secure dies on mechanical and hydraulic presses.
• Perform die changeovers, tryouts, and first-article inspections.
• Adjust press parameters (stroke, speed, feed rate, cushion pressure).
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T, and setup sheets.
• Use precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators).
• Troubleshoot misfeeds, alignment issues, burrs, flashing, and tool wear.
• Conduct routine and preventive maintenance (cleaning, lubrication, replacing wear components).
• Monitor production, validate part conformity, and maintain documentation.
• Operate cranes, hoists, forklifts, or die carts to move heavy tooling.
• Support operators and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrates advanced problem-solving skills related to position, safety, and team building

Technical Skills:

• Mechanical aptitude and tooling knowledge.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Experience with progressive, transfer, or deep-draw dies.
• Proficiency with CNC equipment, presses, and feeding systems.
• Skilled in using precision metrology instruments.

Soft Skills:

• Attention to detail and strong hand–eye coordination.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain focus.
• Teamwork and communication skills.

Physical & Mental Demands:

• Able to lift 60 lbs. to shoulder height on an on-going basis (with/without assistance)
• Push, pull, bend, twist, and stoop on an on-going basis
• Grip and hold tools.
• Must be able to handle extremely heavy items with assistance/equipment
• Use miscellaneous hand tools.
• Good hand and wrist dexterity
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Work in warm conditions

Work Environment:

This position is often required to conduct business on the manufacturing floor. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work near moving mechanical parts and could be exposed to chemical or electrical shock risk. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, and noise levels that are typically moderate.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees and applicants.

Commercial Plastics is committed to being your full-service custom molding partner.
It takes resources and experience to make that claim. And it means more than just offering you a wide range of processing capabilities. It’s more than meeting the most demanding quality standards and carrying your inventory to support daily JIT releases. It means making a commitment to go beyond injection molding to work with our customers as partners to enhance their productivity and profitability.