Die Setter

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 38,573,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate LLC. in Battle Creek, MI seeks an experienced Die Setter to install, align and secure dies on production equipment. You will set up mechanical presses, progressive lines and related tooling to meet schedules, quality standards and safety requirements.

The role requires 2+ years in die setting within manufacturing, preferably automotive, plus experience with stamping presses and press maintenance. Safe operation of equipment is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience as a die setter or in a similar role in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.
• Experience with stamping presses or other relevant production equipment.
• Experience in mechanical press setup, die setting and basic press maintenance.
• Practical knowledge of entire operation of the press from the feeder and uncoiling equipment to first off.
• Ability to safely operate all equipment required.

Responsibilities

• Install dies, ensuring that bolster and die are clean, and properly aligned.
• Calculate and adjust press shut height, cushion pin length, take lead readings and ensure first off is correct.
• Load coils onto uncoiled, adjust feeder, thread coil into feeder head and ensure that steel is properly aligned with die.
• Calculate and adjust knock-outs and catchers, set up part ejectors and scrap removal systems.
• Make necessary die adjustments.
• Operate lift trucks and overhead crane, and use hand tools and measuring instruments as required to carry out duties.
• Pre-stage dies and equipment for next set up.
• Ensure good housekeeping at all times.
• Adhere to all relevant Company policies, procedures and instructions.
• Must be familiar with and follow all required procedures required for this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Summary

The Die Setter is responsible for installing, aligning, and securing dies on production equipment. The Die Setter is also responsible for setting up pressroom equipment such as mechanical presses, progressive dies, blank dies, line dies, transfer dies, feeders and un-coilers. This role ensures tooling is properly set up to meet production schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements. The Die Setter works closely with machine operators, maintenance, and production supervisors to minimize downtime and optimize equipment performance.

Core Competencies

• Customer Needs
• Quality Standard for Services
• Quality Control
• Distribution of Goods
• Machinery and Tools
• Design Techniques

Job Duties

• Install dies, ensuring that bolster and die are clean, and properly aligned.
• Calculate and adjust press shut height, cushion pin length, take lead readings and ensure first off is correct.
• Load coils onto uncoiled, adjust feeder, thread coil into feeder head and ensure that steel is properly aligned with die.
• Calculate and adjust knock-outs and catchers, set up part ejectors and scrap removal systems.
• Make necessary die adjustments.
• Operate lift trucks and overhead crane, and use hand tools and measuring instruments as required to carry out duties.
• Pre-stage dies and equipment for next set up.
• Ensure good housekeeping at all times.
• Adhere to all relevant Company policies, procedures and instructions.
• Must be familiar with and follow all required procedures required for this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience as a die setter or in a similar role in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.
• Experience with stamping presses or other relevant production equipment.
• Experience in mechanical press setup, die setting and basic press maintenance.
• Practical knowledge of entire operation of the press from the feeder and uncoiling equipment to first off.
• Ability to safely operate all equipment required.