Die Setter

Dauch; Ridgway (Elk County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch is seeking a Die Setter to support manufacturing operations at Ridgway. The role ensures processes, equipment, and quality systems operate in accordance with standards, while promoting a safe work environment and maintaining product quality.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to monitor process control plans, participate in problem-solving, and train associates on SPC and quality documentation.

Qualifications

• Understand and follow safety programs, including Lockout/Tagout, confined space, and workplace organization requirements.
• Perform start-up, shut down, monitor, and adjust delube processes in accordance with established control plans.
• Support Statistical Process Control (SPC) activities, including auditing X-bar and R charts and training associates on SPC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Follow all environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Maintain product quality and process control through monitoring and interaction with engineering, supervisors, and production associates.
• Provide training and technical support to promote a safe and efficient manufacturing environment.
• Review and support departmental performance metrics and operational objectives.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Die Setter training class or equivalent work experience in production

Tools

Fork Truck License

Job description

Job Posting TitleDie SetterLegal EntityMetaldyne Sintered Ridgway, LLC (Ridgway Forge and Convent)Job Description SummaryResponsible 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 requirementsUnderstand and follow safety programs, including Lockout/Tagout, confined space, and workplace organization requirementsWork safely at all times and support compliance with 5S initiativesParticipate in problem-solving and continuous improvement activities to improve quality and reduce scrapInitiate quality alerts as needed to communicate changes to control plans, process instructions, or acceptance standardsSupport Statistical Process Control (SPC) activities, including auditing X-bar and R charts and training associates on SPC requirementsMonitor and understand critical process characteristics, control dimensions, weights, and other statistical requirementsCoordinate prototype, tool layout, and PPAP activities while ensuring customer requirements are metSupport the development and maintenance of Process FMEAs, Control Plans, Reaction Plans, Process Sheets, Work Instructions, Standardized Work, JSAs, and related quality documentationEnsure required gauging, inspection equipment, and documentation are available to support process control plansAssist with product and process experimentation, testing, and validation activitiesMonitor product quality and manufacturing processes through regular interaction with engineering, supervisors, and production associatesMaintain a thorough understanding of press setup, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance activitiesPerform and support mix changes, cleaning activities, cut ups, and weight adjustments as requiredStart up, shut down, monitor, and adjust delube processes in accordance with established control plansReview and support departmental performance metrics and operational objectivesProvide training and technical support to promote a safe and efficient manufacturing environmentMeet physical requirements as outlined in the Physical Demand AnalysisOther duties as assignedRequired Skills and EducationHigh School Diploma or General Education Degree certification· Die Setter training class or equivalent work experience in production (preferred)· Fork Truck Training/ LicenseAbout 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.