3rd Shift Die Setter

Mitchell & Associates; Jonesville (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitchell Associates, Inc. is seeking a Die Setter to position, align, and bolt dies to ram and anvil, and verify machine setup for proper operation. The role requires comfort in a metal/automotive environment with potential noise and odours. Ability to lift over 25 lbs is needed.

Responsibilities include pre-staging materials, running quality gauges, and safely operating presses, lifts, and cranes under policy guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent or past work experience deemed comparable.
• Strong communication in English, both written and oral.
• Minimum 1-2 years in similar position or 3-5 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in working in a press shop; preference for candidates with a technical background.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Position is physically demanding; must be able to lift more than 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Pre-stage materials, tools and equipment for the next production run.
• Use gauges to ensure quality products.
• Set up and initiate robots.
• Adjust shut-heights and cushion pressure on dies and feeders.
• Operate tools and equipment safely and maintain machinery.
• Coordinate safety and equipment concerns with supervisors.
• Operate lift truck and crane as required.
• Follow safety and environmental policies in duties.

Skills

English communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Press shop experience

Physical strength

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Robotics setup

Job description

Job Summary: This role is responsible for duties will involve positioning, aligning and bolting dies to ram and anvil, as well as, checking machine set-up for proper usage Those applying must be comfortable working in metal/automotive environment. Some working conditions include, noise and odours (at heights).

Knowledge And Skills (Education)

• High School Diploma or past work experience deemed to be comparable
• Strong communicator in the english language, both written and oral
• Minimum 1-2 years experience in similar position or 3-5 years in a manufacturing environment
• Must have experience in working in a press shop with preference given to candidates with technical background.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Please note that this position is physically demanding and must be able to lift more than 25lbs.

Major Accountabilities

• Pre-stage materials, tools and equipment required for the next production run.
• Use any checking gauges to ensure quality product
• Setup and initiate robots
• Adjust shut-heights, cushion pressure on form and draw dies and set progress on feeders.
• Responsible for any tools or equipment assigned to perform duties
• Communicate any equipment or safety concern to the Area Coordinator/Supervisor.
• Operate Lift Truck and Crane in a safe manner.
• Start, operate and shut of all presses or equipment in a accordance to Martinrea's safety policy.
• Responsible for complying with requirements of the Environmental policy and for implementing the policy within the scope of their duties. This includes completion of tasks related to their assigned area of responsibility.
• Job duties will involve positioning, aligning and bolting dies to ram and anvil, as well as, checking machine set-up for proper usage.
• Periodic adjustments to job setup may be required.

Decision Making And Authority

• Instruct Press Operators and Press Set-up as to proper methods and safety when operating any equipment
• One may also be responsible in coordinating the set-up of dies and may also call for experience with metal stamping equipment, feeders, uncoilers, control panels, lube systems, automatic presses, tandem lines, cranes and lift trucks.
• Co-ordinate changeover with production operators

Working Conditions

• 100% plant floor (PPE required)

Back-up Duties

• Perform other duties as required

"Die Setter", die, setter, setting

Salary: $25.28 per hour