Die Set Technician / Stamping Press Operator - 1st Shift

Midway Products Group; Findlay, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Findlay Products Corp. in Findlay, OH seeks a Die Set Technician / Stamping Press Operator for 1st shift.

You will maintain die setting, press parameters, and start presses from a shutdown condition, initiating production runs to continuous mode. You will perform quality inspections, transport/change dies per the schedule, and work with teams to optimize press utilization and downtime while adhering to safety and housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• Must be mechanically inclined and drive improvement to meet established performance goals.
• Knowledge of die setting, press parameters, and starting the press from shutdown.
• Ability to initiate press production runs to a continuous mode.
• Perform quality inspections (First Off/Last Off) and follow inspection strategies.

Responsibilities

• Transport dies and perform die sets up and changes dies per production schedule.
• Set up rails, ensure proper hooking and operation of equipment.
• Install, position, and align dies on the bolster; maximize job/die efficiency.
• Document issues with dies/press and communicate to Press Improvement Teams.
• Collaborate with Press Improvement, Tool & Die and Maintenance to optimize utilization and downtime.
• Make gripper and end stop adjustments; adjust coil feed parameters to minimize downtime.
• Perform small maintenance repairs and maintain safe, clean work areas.

Skills

Crane

Education

High School / GED or better

Job description

Die Set Technician / Stamping Press Operator - 1st Shift

Job Category: Production

Requisition Number: DIESE004049

• Posted : September 16, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Findlay Products Corp. | FPC
Findlay, OH 45840, USA

Description

First Shift

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.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Crane

Novice

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Preferred

High School / GED or better.

Experience

Preferred

Must be mechanically inclined & initiative to drive improvement to meet established performance goals.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Crane

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