Die Setter

ACEMCO Incorporated; Spring Lake (MI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Life Insurance Policy

Paid vacation

401(k) retirement plan with company match

100% Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading metal stamping manufacturer is seeking experienced Die Setters for its Spring Lake facility. The role involves setting up and operating power presses with responsibilities including maintaining production tooling and assisting team members. Candidates should have a high school diploma and related experience. The position offers competitive hourly pay between $20 and $30, along with comprehensive benefits, a safe working environment, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Related Die Setter experience in a stamping facility.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and use quality measurement tools with proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Work as an experienced Die Setter in the set-up and operations of the power press.
• Maintain production tooling and set-up jobs in production presses.
• Load coils and assist team members as necessary.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents

Mathematical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers and micrometers

Toolroom equipment

Job description

Salary Range: $20.00 to $30.00 hourly

ACEMCO, a leading metal stamping manufacturer in Spring Lake, Michigan, since 1946, is seeking die setters for our stamping plant. A career at ACEMCO provides exciting opportunities to develop professionally. We strive to keep pace with our ever-changing world. Now is the time to define and own your future, while helping shape ACEMCO's.

Pay

$20 to $30 an hour. Pay is dependent on experience and skill set. The amount is not inclusive of the total compensation package.

Benefits

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Life Insurance Policy paid for by ACEMCO
• Paid vacation
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Cutting-edge technology and systems
• State-of-the-art equipment
• Safe Environment
• Career Advancement opportunities
• 100% Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Rewards Program

Typical Shift / Responsibilities

You will be working as an experienced Die Setter in the set-up and operations of the power press to manufacture metal products by performing the following responsibilities. As a die setter, you will perform a variety of operations including but not limited to:

• Maintains production tooling, as well as the pulling and setting up of jobs in production presses.
• Responsible for pre-staging of all set-ups (tools, dies, chutes, clamping required, transfer fingers, grippers, Julian dates).
• Load coils onto the mandrel and feed through the straightener and into the die.
• Assist team members when coils need re-banding and taken off press.
• Establish and maintain communication with other team members and support departments.
• Initiate and sustain 5S opportunities.
• Supply tool room with necessary dies.
• Organize die and coil storage area.
• Responsible for additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the supervisor.

Job Competencies

To perform this position as a die setter successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties. ACEMCO operates on the principle of effective teamwork.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Related Die Setter experience in a stamping facility.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills

Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Other Qualifications

• Able to lift to 50 lbs.
• Perform the job safely while adhering to company safety standards.
• Eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Proficient with some toolroom equipment (lathes, mills, surface grinders, etc.)
• Able to read and understand blueprints and use all quality measurement tools and equipment (calipers, micrometers, profilometers, optical comparator, etc.) with proficiency.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Hearing protection is required and supplied. Eye protection (safety glasses) is required and supplied. You are required to purchase and wear steel-toe safety shoes or boots.

Shift Hours

• 1st shift - 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• 3rd shift – 10 p.m. – 6 a.m.
• Monday – Friday with occasional overtime to be expected on Saturdays and Sundays.

Accommodations

If you require an accommodation in the application process, please contact our Human Resources department at [phone].

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

ACEMCO provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics, in addition to federal law requirements, ACEMCO follows applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. ACEMCO expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of ACEMCO employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Legal Notice

This document does not constitute an offer of employment or create an employment contract of any kind. Any job offer will not provide a contract other than an at-will relationship between ACEMCO and the employee.