Die Setter

Kelly; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a Die Setter – Placement Order in Grand Rapids, MI. The role involves leading die and equipment setup, executing safe die changeovers, and performing stamping operations with a strong emphasis on quality and safety.

You will work a Monday–Thursday 3pm–1am shift and earn a competitive $23/hour. Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or GED and have 3–5 years of die/stamping experience, with hands-on ability to troubleshoot manufacturing processes and maintain clean, safe

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 3–5 years die/stamping experience or equivalent.
• Detail-oriented with strong troubleshooting in manufacturing processes.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, safety- and quality-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead setup of dies and related equipment in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform full die changeovers safely and efficiently from last-piece to first-piece.
• Conduct die sets, press operations, and troubleshoot stamping processes.
• Change over multiple part-number dies as required.
• Operate stamping presses after proper training and maintain 5S standards.
• Adhere to work instructions and KanBan pull systems; support Quality objectives.

Skills

Die setting

Troubleshooting

Safety-focused

Detail-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Die-setting equipment

Job description

Description

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking a Die Setter – Placement Order to work at a premier manufacturing client in Grand Rapids, MI. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $23/hr

Shift: Monday - Thursday 3pm-1am

Why you should apply to be Die Setter – Placement Order:

• Competitive pay rate of $23/hr
• Work at a respected industry leader in manufacturing
• Positive, safety-focused workplace culture
• Opportunity to leverage and grow your stamping and die setting skills
• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement

What’s a typical day as Die Setter – Placement Order? You’ll be:

• Leading the setup of dies and related equipment in a fast-paced environment
• Completing full die changeovers safely and efficiently, from last-piece to first-piece
• Performing die sets, press operations, and troubleshooting stamping processes
• Changing over multiple part number dies as required
• Operating stamping presses after receiving proper training
• Maintaining a clean and safe work area following 5S standards
• Adhering to work instructions and KanBan pull systems
• Implementing job-related Quality Objectives and Quality System Policies
• Ensuring safety for yourself, teammates, and products
• Pre-staging dies and communicating die repair needs
• Conducting accurate daily verification of measurement devices

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a high school diploma or GED (required)
• Possess 3 to 5 years of die/stamping related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about safety and quality
• Are detail-oriented and skilled in troubleshooting manufacturing processes

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

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As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• telemedicine
• term life
• whole life
• accident insurance
• critical illness
• a legal plan
• short-term disability
• retirement savings plan
• service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
• transit spending account
• paid sick leave

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About Kelly
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