Die Setter - 3rd shift

Gestamp Automoción S.A.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestamp Automoción S.A. is looking for a dedicated employee to communicate with tooling and production, prepare dies, and maintain safety protocols. The role involves entering time into SAP, ensuring quality standards are met, and participating in continuous improvement efforts.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, with 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing setting. Proficiency in SAP and cranes is preferred. We are committed to an inclusive environment and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Prefer 1-2 years experience in a manufacturing plant.
• Prefer experience setting dies.
• Computer proficiency in Word and SAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Enter all time for the day into SAP.
• Ensure proper checks completed on work orders.
• Adapt to schedule changes and needs of the plant.
• Attend daily meetings to discuss workload.
• Maintain safety devices and adhere to Lockout/Tagout procedures.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer experience

Ability to work overtime

Sense of urgency

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

SAP

Cranes

Hilo

Job description

Job Summary

Communicate with tooling and production to prepare dies and set on bolster. Clean dies in press and after production run. Transport dies to tooling location to be worked on and open dies up. Repair grippers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Enter all time for the day into SAP (work order system). All work performed that day needs to be documented in SAP
• Ensure proper checks completed on work orders
• Finish work orders on time
• Escalate any issues you’re unsure of to your lead or supervisor
• Continuously work on improvements throughout the department to keep cost down as it relates to all areas of the plant
• Be ready to work at start of shift, and take the initiative to receive a pass down from the prior shift. Stay busy until the shift is over
• Responsible for downtime as it relates to tooling that you’ve worked on
• Work with team leader throughout the day to understand priorities
• Adapt to schedule changes and needs of the plant
• Ensure standard work is followed
• Attend daily meetings to discuss work load
• Responsible to work with the leads and supervisor’s for training in different areas
• Work with leads and supervisors on new improvements or new ideas
• Attend learning opportunities to gain professional and technical knowledge
• Assure all safety devices are properly in place and utilized, Lockout/Tagout procedures are adhered to, PPE is worn correctly at all times, and reporting of any near‑misses, injuries, or accidents occurs immediately
• Keep work area clean and orderly to prevent safety hazards
• Assure adherence to quality policies and procedures including acceptable work standards, customer specifications and IPI requirements, to also include participation in the creation and support of systems, documentation and actions to ensure continued conformance to Quality (IATF) and Environmental (ISO) management systems
• Observe and follow company policies and maintain proper standards of conduct at all times
• All other duties needed to help drive to our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Organization’s Values

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma/GED
• Prefer 1-2 years’ experience working in a manufacturing plant
• Prefer experience setting dies
• Prefer experience running cranes and hilo
• Computer proficiency – Word and SAP is a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate a sense of urgency when the schedule changes
• Demonstrates respect to others with a positive and supportive attitude
• Communication skills including written, verbal, and listening
• Strong organizational skills, with follow up
• Computer experience (Record work completed in SAP)
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Must be able to work different hours/shifts as manpower requirements or issues deem necessary
• Learn how to work on precision handling equipment for the press lines
• Clean dies inside and outside the press lines
• Operate all cranes, hilo’s, die cart, and any other equipment for working on dies or die setting assets
• Knowledge on setting dies on all assets that tooling is required to set

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.