Die Set Technician - 2nd Shift

Socket.dev; North Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a 2nd Shift Die Set Technician to operate and maintain a transfer press, including changeovers and die set ups. You will ensure quality inspections and work closely with the Press Improvement Team to optimize press utilization.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation of issues, and teamwork to meet throughput and OEE goals on the production floor.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of die setting, press parameters, and ability to start the press from shutdown conditions.
• Ability to initiate press production runs to a continuous mode.
• Experience with quality checks including First Off/Last Off inspections.

Responsibilities

• Maintain die setting and press operation per production schedule.
• Transport dies, perform die sets and changes as required by the schedule.
• Install, position and align dies on the bolster; perform gripper and end stop adjustments.
• Train packers on proper job execution and safety.
• Document issues with dies/press and communicate to Improvement Teams.
• Collaborate with Press Improvement Team, Tool & Die and Maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Adhere to safety regulations and maintain housekeeping.

Skills

Die setting knowledge

Press operation

Quality inspection

Tools

Transfer press tooling

Job description

2nd Shift

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Press Area Manager, is responsible for complete operation of a transfer press, including changeovers and the identification of improvements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains the responsibilities and essential functions of a Die Set Technician.
• Will have complete knowledge of die setting, press parameters, and the ability to start the press from a complete shutdown condition.
• Initiates press production runs to a continuous mode.
• Performs quality inspection checks, First Off/Last Off inspections and all “Inspection Strategy” procedures.
• Transports dies, performs die sets ups and changes dies in transfer press according to the production schedule.
• Performs all rail setups, and make sure they are hooked up correctly and working properly.
• Installs, positions, and aligns dies on the bolster.
• Trains part packers on how to perform their job properly.
• Must be able to maximize each job/die when it is in the press.
• Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through documented Team discussions. Improvement events will be used to optimize utilization of the transfer presses.
• Must document all issues with a die and/or press in detail, and communicate those issues to the Press Improvement Teams.
• Works intimately with the Press Improvement Team, Tool & Die and Maintenance to optimize press utilization, changeover time, press repairs and die repairs.
• Required to make gripper adjustments, end stop adjustments and adjust coil feed parameters to minimize press downtime.
• Performs small maintenance repairs, as needed.
• Strictly adheres to all safety regulations, according to company policy.
• Establish and maintain excellent housekeeping habits.
• Performs other essential functions as assigned.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

Primary measure of performance will be achieving Corporate Goals for individual Press Throughput, and an established Plant Goal for OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)..

Secondary measure of performance will be maintaining a positive attitude and being a Team oriented employee.