Die Set Technician - 2nd Shift

Midway Products Group, INC; North Vernon, Indiana, Jeffersonville (IN, PA, IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Die Set Technician to operate transfer presses efficiently. This role involves ensuring optimal press performance, conducting quality inspections, and collaborating with improvement teams to enhance production processes. Ideal candidates will possess a strong understanding of die setting and press operations, with a commitment to safety and teamwork. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will contribute to achieving corporate goals and driving innovation in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of die setting and press parameters.
• Ability to perform quality inspections and document issues.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain transfer press, ensuring efficiency.
• Train part packers and optimize press utilization.

Skills

Die Setting

Press Operation

Quality Inspection

Problem Solving

Education

High School / GED

Job description

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 up 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.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Innovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Motivations

Goal Completion - Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Education

High School / GED (preferred)

Experience

1 years: Transfer Press (preferred)

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