Die Setter

Universal Metal Products; Pemberville (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable employer

Long history of manufacturing

Competitive pay

Full benefits package

Career growth across plants

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Universal Metal Products in Pemberville, OH is seeking an experienced Die Setter to support our growing plant. You’ll work with a stable team, modern equipment, and a clean, organized facility where safety and quality come first.

The role involves setting up progressive dies, adjusting for alignment and quality, troubleshooting issues, collaborating with tool room and maintenance, ensuring first-piece quality and documentation, and maintaining a safe, efficient workspace.

Qualifications

• Experience setting progressive dies in a stamping environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read tooling prints and follow setup instructions.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
• Reliability and pride in craftsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Set up and change over progressive dies
• Perform die adjustments to ensure proper alignment and part quality
• Troubleshoot die and press issues to keep production running smoothly
• Work closely with tool room, and maintenance teams
• Verify first-piece quality and complete required documentation
• Maintain a safe, clean, and efficient work area

Skills

Die setting experience

Mechanical aptitude

Read tooling prints

Safety and teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Set precision. Support production. Build your future.

Universal Metal Products is hiring an experienced Die Setter to support our growing Pemberville plant. You’ll work with a stable team, modern equipment, and a clean, organized facility where safety and quality come first.

What You’ll Do

• Set up and change over progressive dies
• Perform die adjustments to ensure proper alignment and part quality
• Troubleshoot die and press issues to keep production running smoothly
• Work closely with tool room, and maintenance teams
• Verify first-piece quality and complete required documentation
• Maintain a safe, clean, and efficient work area

What You Bring

• Experience setting progressive dies in a stamping environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read tooling prints and follow setup instructions
• Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork
• Reliability and pride in craftsmanship

Why UMP

• Stable, long-term manufacturer — 75+ years strong
• Clean, safe, well-lit facility
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Full benefits package
• Career growth opportunities across multiple plants
• A team where people stay — and succeed