Die Setter

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing; Ridgway (Elk County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation is seeking a Die Setter in Ridgway, PA to support manufacturing operations by ensuring processes, equipment, and quality systems operate to established standards. You will provide technical support, monitor SPC data, assist with PPAP, and coordinate tool layouts and process documentation.

The role emphasizes safety, 5S, and continuous improvement, with exposure to QC activities, production coordination, and collaboration with engineering and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Die setter training class or equivalent work experience in production (preferred).
• Fork Truck Training/ License.

Responsibilities

• Follow all environmental, health, and safety requirements
• Understand and follow safety programs, including Lockout/Tagout, confined space, and workplace organization requirements
• Work safely at all times and support compliance with 5S initiatives
• Participate in problem-solving and continuous improvement activities to improve quality and reduce scrap
• Initiate quality alerts as needed to communicate changes to control plans, process instructions, or acceptance standards
• Support Statistical Process Control (SPC) activities, including auditing X-bar and R charts and training associates on SPC requirements
• Monitor and understand critical process characteristics, control dimensions, weights, and other statistical requirements
• Coordinate prototype, tool layout, and PPAP activities while ensuring customer requirements are met
• Support the development and maintenance of Process FMEAs, Control Plans, Reaction Plans, Process Sheets, Work Instructions, Standardized Work, JSAs, and related quality documentation
• Ensure required gauging, inspection equipment, and documentation are available to support process control plans
• Assist with product and process experimentation, testing, and validation activities
• Monitor product quality and manufacturing processes through regular interaction with engineering, supervisors, and production associates
• Maintain a thorough understanding of press setup, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities
• Perform and support mix changes, cleaning activities, cut ups, and weight adjustments as required
• Start up, shut down, monitor, and adjust delube processes in accordance with established control plans
• Review and support departmental performance metrics and operational objectives
• Provide training and technical support to promote a safe and efficient manufacturing environment
• Meet physical requirements as outlined in the Physical Demand Analysis
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Die setter training

Fork truck training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Posting Title

Die Setter

Legal Entity

Metaldyne Sintered Ridgway, LLC (Ridgway Forge and Convent)

Job Description Summary

Responsible for supporting manufacturing operations by ensuring processes, equipment, and quality systems are operating effectively and in compliance with established standards. Provides technical support, training, process monitoring, and continuous improvement assistance to manufacturing teams while promoting a safe work environment and maintaining product quality. Works closely with Engineering, Production, and Quality personnel to support process control, problem-solving activities, and department performance objectives. Performs the manufacturing responsibilities detailed below for the assigned production area.

Job Description:

• Follow all environmental, health, and safety requirements
• Understand and follow safety programs, including Lockout/Tagout, confined space, and workplace organization requirements
• Work safely at all times and support compliance with 5S initiatives
• Participate in problem-solving and continuous improvement activities to improve quality and reduce scrap
• Initiate quality alerts as needed to communicate changes to control plans, process instructions, or acceptance standards
• Support Statistical Process Control (SPC) activities, including auditing X-bar and R charts and training associates on SPC requirements
• Monitor and understand critical process characteristics, control dimensions, weights, and other statistical requirements
• Coordinate prototype, tool layout, and PPAP activities while ensuring customer requirements are met
• Support the development and maintenance of Process FMEAs, Control Plans, Reaction Plans, Process Sheets, Work Instructions, Standardized Work, JSAs, and related quality documentation
• Ensure required gauging, inspection equipment, and documentation are available to support process control plans
• Assist with product and process experimentation, testing, and validation activities
• Monitor product quality and manufacturing processes through regular interaction with engineering, supervisors, and production associates
• Maintain a thorough understanding of press setup, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities
• Perform and support mix changes, cleaning activities, cut ups, and weight adjustments as required
• Start up, shut down, monitor, and adjust delube processes in accordance with established control plans
• Review and support departmental performance metrics and operational objectives
• Provide training and technical support to promote a safe and efficient manufacturing environment
• Meet physical requirements as outlined in the Physical Demand Analysis
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree certification

· Die Setter training class or equivalent work experience in production (preferred)

· Fork Truck Training/ License

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.