Die Setter-1st Shift

Toledo Tool and Die; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay

Weekly pay

10 paid holidays

401k plan

Full benefits

Job summary

Toledo Tool & Die is seeking a Die Setter to support our growth in Toledo, OH. This full-time role sets progressive/transfer dies on power presses, ensuring accuracy and safety. Expect standard 1st shift hours, overtime availability, and competitive pay.

You will inspect dies, install and align tooling, adjust ram strokes, and coordinate with the Quality Auditor for first-piece verification. Training and safety compliance are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent with 1 year minimum die-setting experience.
• Ability to pass mechanical aptitude test.
• Ability to operate power press.
• Ability to obtain/retain Industrial Powered Lift Truck certification.
• Ability to obtain/retain an Overhead Crane certification.

Responsibilities

• Inspect dies before setup to ensure no debris on tooling.
• Install and align dies and material coils in power presses.
• Adjust ram stroke to spec length.
• Monitor first piece for defects and verify readiness for quality approval.
• Stop production if unsafe conditions are detected, and document results.

Skills

Die setting experience

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Industrial Lift Truck certification

Overhead Crane certification

Lock out/Tag out certification

Job description

Come Join the Toledo Tool & Die Team!

Located close to the Michigan/Ohio border, Toledo Tool and Die has diligently served the people of both of those great states since 1940. It was a company founded on one simple principle: to do the finest work possible for our clients and to deliver on every promise we make. Today Toledo Tool & Die has four facilities in the Toledo area and one in Pioneer, Ohio.

Toledo Tool & Die is adding Die Setter to our team to support our continued growth.

This is a full-time position based in Toledo, Ohio. We offer competitive wages, growth opportunities, and a clean, safe work environment.

Come join our 1st shift team! Hours for this position are typically:

• Monday-Friday, 6AM-2PM
• Must be available to work overtime (daily, weekends & some holidays)

What Toledo Tool & Die Can Offer You

• Starting pay of $22.00/hour
• Weekly pay
• 10 paid holidays
• 401k plan
• Full benefits

Job Summary

Provide accurate and timely setting of progressive and/or transfer dies into power presses to process finished goods that meet or exceed customer specifications. Direct press team to assist with tasks associated with die setting to make this task as efficient as possible.

Essential Job Functions

• Inspect all dies before setup to ensure no foreign debris is on the top or bottom of the die.
• Remove, install, and align and progressive and/or transfer dies and material coils in mechanical power press according to specifications / instructions.
• Adjust ram stroke to specified length.
• Ensure 1st off pieces are disposed of properly in red buckets and that finished goods containers are not able to have suspect parts go into them (conveyor diversion, etc.).
• Start presses to produce finished goods and observe operations to detect malfunctions and to verify press set-up conforms to specifications and to obtain 1st piece sample(s).
• Review 1st piece samples visually for defects and then use check fixture to confirm 1st pieces are ready for quality approval.
• Call Quality Auditor for 1st piece verification and review findings with auditor.
• Inspect equipment, dies or materials to help troubleshoot and identify the cause of errors, other problems or defects.
• Complete the necessary paperwork/Plex requirements.
• May be required to operate a press when necessary.
• Provide proper training to any and all team members who are assigned to Large Press Area.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Authority to stop production in the event unsafe parts or conditions appear.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate Supervisor and/or Manager, which may be outside the scope of responsibilities noted above.

Requirements

• A high school education or equivalent with one (1) year minimum experience in die-setting or related technical field, preferably in a metal stamping environment.
• Read, interpret and comprehend safety, operating and maintenance documents and procedures.
• Ability to pass mechanical aptitude test.
• Ability to operate power press.
• Ability to pass die setter training program.
• Ability to obtain/retain an Industrial Powered Lift Truck certification.
• Ability to obtain/retain an Overhead Crane certification.
• Ability to obtain/retain a Lock out/Tag out Authorization certification.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment to ensure delivery requirements.
• Lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Meet or exceed the job requirements of the job.
• Identified candidates must be able to work overtime (daily, weekends and holidays).

Toledo Tool & Die is an equal opportunity employer.