Die Changeover Technician, Production Support (Automotive)

Are you the pro everyone calls when a press needs to run right now?

Erdrich USA needs a Die Changeover Technician who thrives in a fast-paced automotive environment and knows how to get tooling and machines production-ready—safely, quickly, and to spec. This is not entry-level; if you love shaving minutes off changeovers and dialing in quality, let’s talk.

You will

• Perform die and tooling changeovers on production equipment.
• Prep machines and tooling so runs start smoothly.
• Confirm setups hit quality requirements and production goals.
• Hunt down setup-related issues and reduce downtime.
• Use overhead cranes and forklifts safely during changeovers.
• Read and apply setup sheets, blueprints, work instructions, and production documents.
• Collaborate daily with production, maintenance, quality, and plant leadership.
• Suggest improvements that cut setup time and raise productivity.
• Help train operators and other setup personnel.
• Uphold 7S, safety, and housekeeping standards.

You bring

• 3+ years in manufacturing, stamping, metal forming, tooling, maintenance, or setup.
• Confidence executing independent machine and die changeovers.
• Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring equipment.
• Solid mechanical troubleshooting ability.
• Forklift and overhead crane experience (preferred).
• Automotive manufacturing background (preferred).
• Familiarity with SAP or manufacturing/production systems (plus).
• Flexibility for overtime and rotating shifts as needed.

What’s in it for you

• Stable automotive manufacturing setting where your expertise matters.
• Competitive pay aligned to experience.
• Real opportunities to broaden technical skills.
• Clear advancement to Team Lead, Maintenance, Tool & Die, Engineering Support, or Leadership.
• Hands-on impact on throughput, uptime, and quality.

Why now?

Because every minute counts on the floor—and your skill can turn minutes into momentum.