2nd Shift Die Setup Technician: Precision Tooling

MiTek; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

13 holidays

Volunteer time off

Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

Parental Leave

Bonuses

Job summary

MiTek is seeking an experienced Die Setup Technician to support stamping operations in Tolleson, AZ. The role involves die setup, changeovers, tooling maintenance, troubleshooting forming and progression issues, and ensuring dies are production-ready to support schedules.

Responsibilities include component changes, die assembly, tool sharpening coordination, maintaining precision tolerances, and collaboration with planners and management. Overtime and safety compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have an outstanding safety record and follow all safety policies.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness. Monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Meet productivity standards without diminishing quality.
• Willing to work overtime whenever necessary.
• Read a tape measure.
• Previous forklift experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Change various components inside the die.
• Remove and install die sections.
• Work with Tool and Die for tool sharpening.
• Trouble shoot forming issues, punch issues and progression issues.
• Perform tooling changes according to schedules.
• Perform required preventative maintenance.
• Assemble components per documentation to tight tolerances.
• Verify correct die is used per customer specification on work order.
• Train others as needed.
• Coordinate with planners to ensure dies are ready to run as planned.
• Communicate with management to plan for issues.
• Monitor press, tooling and secondary systems during manufacturing.

Skills

Safety

Quality

Dependability

Initiative

Interpersonal communication

Language/Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

MiTek is seeking an experienced Die Setup Technician to support stamping operations in Tolleson, AZ. The role involves die setup, changeovers, tooling maintenance, troubleshooting forming and progression issues, and ensuring dies are production-ready to support schedules.

Responsibilities include component changes, die assembly, tool sharpening coordination, maintaining precision tolerances, and collaboration with planners and management. Overtime and safety compliance are essential.