1st Shift Die Setter

Challenge Manufacturing; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking a Die Setter/Operator for first shift in Richmond, KY. You will set up dies on large progressive and transfer presses, ensure parts meet customer specs, and maintain a clean, safe work area.

You will follow JES sheets, participate in quality and corrective actions, and support continuous improvement initiatives while meeting daily production schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with metal stamping and die setting is preferred.
• Ability to read and follow JES sheets and setup instructions.
• Must be willing to work extended hours including weekends if needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up and adjust dies on presses (200 to 2500 ton) to produce quality parts per JES and specs.
• Understand and explain the Quality Policy and how this role supports customer satisfaction.
• Maintain safety, housekeeping, and adherence to process instructions.
• Log non-conformities and participate in corrective actions and continuous improvement.

Skills

Die setting

Press operation

Quality awareness

Reading JES sheets

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Who We Are: Challenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true driving force in our operations.Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success!Challenge is #QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!Who We Want:Sets up and changes dies on small and large (200 Ton to 2500 Ton) Progressive, Secondary and Transfer presses according to prescribed Job Element Sheets (JES) and die set up sheets to ensure quality parts are produced per Challenge Manufacturing Quality Standards, production schedules and engineering specificationsWhat You’ll Do:Understands and can explain the company’s Quality PolicyUnderstands job description and required tasks. Able to explain how this position impacts customer satisfaction and contributes to fulfilling the Quality PolicyUnderstands the overview of Quality Management System and document architectureUnderstands and explain all relevant quality policy, procedures, and work instructions associated with this job descriptionUnderstands and is able to identify Quality Management System and implementation; Document and/or log all non-conformityParticipates in preventative actions where appropriate. Conducts corrective actions and perform problem solving analysis and reporting as requiredConducts housekeeping for personal work area and shared facility spaceObserves and complies with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and statutory requirements associated with this job descriptionParticipates in needs analysis and attends and performs the requirements of scheduled training and educational programs identified for this positionParticipates, as requested, in independent objective auditing activities and supports company continuous improvement activitiesStops work on processes as appropriate and contains suspect or defective material or services to avoid further processing.Positions, and safely clamps Dies/tools, feed guides, and Guarding.Threads metal strip from coils through pinch rollers, and/or loads Dies/tools with metal blanksInstalls part ejection, and air blasts/external oilers.Installs any and all die protection devicesWhen and Where:This will be a 1st Shift / 6:00AM-2:30PM M-F position located at our Plant in Richmond, KY.Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests.What You Need to Have:High school diploma or general education degree (GED)Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level sufficient to safely and effectively perform job duties, including following work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications.One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experienceMetal Stamping experience preferredDie setting in stamping preferredLock out tag out experience preferredPress operating experience preferredHas high standards of performance for self.Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes. Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work.Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress. Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts.Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships.Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow. Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers.Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities.Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively.Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity.Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge.Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructionsMust be able to work up to 12 hours per day including Saturday and SundayAbility to use basic Measurement skillsAbility to use basic mathematic skillsKnowledge of controls systems for programming purposes.Ability to operate Hilo/ Die Truck