Die Setter

Advance Staffing Solutions (The Advance Group); Dundee Township (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Advance Group is seeking a Die Set-Up Technician for 1st shift in Dundee, MI. You will prepare stamping presses and tooling for production, troubleshoot equipment, and support process improvements.

Required are 2–3+ years of die-setting experience, blueprint literacy, and the ability to work with tooling and servo feeder systems. Temp-to-hire position with pay of $19.00–$21.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of die-setting, die setup, or progressive stamping experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Experience setting up stamping presses and production tooling
• Forklift certification required or obtainable

Responsibilities

• Perform complete die set-ups on a variety of stamping presses
• Establish proper press shut height
• Install, adjust, and align dies for production
• Set up and release completed press set-ups to production
• Troubleshoot stamping press and production issues
• Set up and adjust servo, pneumatic, Rapid-Air, and PA feeder systems
• Adjust feeder settings including feed length, speed, progression
• Set up and troubleshoot die protection systems
• Set and monitor press tonnage using protection systems
• Assist with basic servo motion programming when needed
• Read and interpret blueprints, production drawings, and manufacturing specifications
• Use precision measuring instruments to verify tooling and production requirements
• Support press lubrication and perform light maintenance
• Perform basic mechanical troubleshooting
• Maintain a clean, safe work area

Skills

Die setup experience

Mechanical aptitude

Read blueprints

Safety focused

Tools

Servo feeder systems

Die protection systems

Job description

Die Set-Up Technician – 1st Shift – $19–$21/hr – Temp to Hire – Dundee, MI

The Advance Group is hiring an experienced Die Set-Up Technician for a 1st shift, temp-to-hire manufacturing position in Dundee, MI.

Build Your Career in Metal Stamping Manufacturing

What Does a Die Set-Up Technician Do?

As a Die Set-Up Technician, you will prepare stamping presses and tooling for production while troubleshooting equipment and process issues.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform complete die set-ups on a variety of stamping presses
• Establish proper press shut height
• Install, adjust, and align dies for production
• Set up and release completed press set-ups to production
• Troubleshoot stamping press and production issues
• Set up and adjust servo, pneumatic, Rapid-Air, and PA feeder systems
• Adjust feeder settings including feed length, speed, progression, pilot release, and other parameters
• Set up and troubleshoot die protection systems, including CIECO, Wintriss, AIDA Smart Die Protection, and SmartPac Pro
• Set and monitor press tonnage using AIDA, Wintriss, and CIECO systems
• Assist with basic servo motion programming when needed
• Work with Quality and Tooling teams to resolve defects and improve manufacturing processes
• Read and interpret blueprints, production drawings, and manufacturing specifications
• Use precision measuring instruments to verify tooling and production requirements
• Support press lubrication and perform light maintenance
• Perform basic mechanical troubleshooting
• Follow all MIOSHA and company safety requirements
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe manufacturing work area

What Are the Requirements for a Die Set-Up Technician?

• 2–3+ years of die-setting, die setup, or progressive stamping experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Experience setting up stamping presses and production tooling
• Servo feeder and automated feeding-system experience preferred
• Experience with die protection systems and tonnage monitoring preferred
• Ability to read blueprints and production drawings
• Experience using precision measuring instruments
• Welding, drilling, tapping, and basic machining experience preferred but not required
• Ability to safely lift, move, and handle tooling and production equipment
• Forklift certification required or obtainableStrong commitment to workplace safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Schedule, Pay & Employment Type

Employment Type: Temp to Hire

Shift: 1st Shift

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM

Overtime: Overtime and weekends as needed

Pay: $19.00–$21.00 per hour, based on experience