3rd Shift Die Setter

Venteon; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Venteon is seeking a 3rd shift Die Setter in the Lansing, Michigan area for a full-time, direct-hire position with competitive compensation and bonus potential. You will work with tooling and production to prepare dies, set on bolster, and ensure quality and safety procedures are followed.

Responsibilities include die maintenance, SAP data entry, and adherence to production schedules. Prior experience with dies, cranes/hoists, and SAP is a plus; strong teamwork and safety compliance are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience setting dies preferred.
• Experience running cranes and hoists preferred.
• Computer proficiency (Word); SAP experience a plus.
• Demonstrates urgency when schedules change.
• Respectful, positive attitude and team oriented.
• Strong communication (written, verbal, listening).
• Strong organizational skills with follow-up.
• Record work in SAP.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Able to work different hours/shifts as needed.
• Learn to work on precision handling equipment for press lines.
• Clean dies inside and outside press lines.
• Operate cranes, hoists, die cart, and related assets.
• Knowledge to set dies on all tooling assets.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with tooling and production to prepare dies and set on bolster.
• Clean dies in press and after production run.
• Transport dies to tooling location and open dies.
• Repair grippers.
• Enter all daily time in SAP.
• Document all work in SAP.
• Ensure proper checks on completed work orders.
• Finish work orders on time.
• Escalate issues to lead or supervisor.
• Participate in department cost-improvement efforts.
• Be ready at shift start and receive pass-downs from prior shift.
• Own downtime related to tooling you worked on.
• Work with team leader to understand priorities.
• Adapt to schedule changes and plant needs.
• Follow standard work procedures.
• Complete die setter checklist.
• Attend daily workload meetings.
• Assist leads and supervisors with cross-training and improvements.
• Attend learning opportunities for technical knowledge.
• Ensure safety devices are properly in place; follow Lockout/Tagout; wear PPE; report near-misses or injuries.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Sense of urgency

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

SAP

Cranes

Hoists (Hilo)

Job description

3RD SHIFT DIE SETTER - LANSING, MICHIGAN AREA

A Leading Automotive Supplier in the Lansing, Michigan area needs a 3rd Shift Die Setter. This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate with tooling and production to prepare dies and set on bolster.
• Clean dies in press and after production run.
• Transport dies to tooling location to be worked on and open dies up.
• Repair grippers.
• Enter all time for the day into SAP (work order system).
• All work performed that day needs to be documented in SAP
• When completing a work orders ensure all the proper checks have been completed
• Finish work orders on time
• Escalate any issues you re unsure of to your lead or supervisor
• Continuously work on improvements throughout the department to keep cost down as it relates to all areas of the plant
• Be ready to work at start of shift, and take the initiative to receive a pass down from the prior shift. Stay busy until the shift is over
• Responsible for downtime as it relates to tooling that you ve worked on
• Work with team leader throughout the day to understand priorities
• Adapt to schedule changes and needs of the plant
• Ensure standard work is followed
• Complete die setter checklist
• Attend daily meetings to discuss work load
• Responsible to work with the leads and supervisor s for training in different areas
• Work with leads and supervisors on new improvements or new ideas
• Attend learning opportunities to gain professional and technical knowledge
• Assure all safety devices are properly in place and utilized, Lockout/Tagout procedures are adhered to, PPE is worn correctly at all times, and reporting of any near-misses, injuries, or accidents occurs immediately.
• Keep work area clean and orderly to prevent safety hazards.
• Assure adherence to quality policies and procedures including acceptable work standards, customer specifications and IPI requirements, to also include participation in the creation and support of systems, documentation and actions to ensure continued conformance to Quality (IATF) and Environmental (ISO) management systems.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma/GED
• Prefer 1-2 years experience working in a manufacturing plant
• Prefer experience setting dies
• Prefer experience running cranes and hilo
• Computer proficiency - Word and SAP is a plus
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency when the schedule changes
• Demonstrates respect to others with a positive and supportive attitude
• Communication skills including written, verbal, and listening
• Strong organizational skills, with follow up
• Computer experience(Record work completed in SAP)
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Must be able to work different hours/shifts as manpower requirements or issues deem necessary
• Learn how to work on precision handling equipment for the press lines
• Clean dies inside and outside the press lines
• Operate all cranes, hilo s, die cart, and any other equipment for working on dies or die setting assets
• Knowledge on setting dies on all assets that tooling is required to set.