Die Setter - Advance (2nd Shift)

The Wittern Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wittern Group is seeking a Die Setter for the second shift (4pm-12:30am) to accurately set dies into power presses and ensure maximum efficiency, quality, and safety. The role involves learning and performing additional tasks as assigned by a supervisor and maintaining a high level of attention to detail.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, setting up dies on various presses, training operators in safe methods, and reporting any quality or process issues to supervision.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints to set dies accurately.
• Follow written or verbal instructions with minimal supervision.
• Operate and set up dies on press breaks and other presses in the department.

Responsibilities

• Set up dies on 250, 232, 211, Amada and Staker presses.
• Read scales, micrometers and calipers to verify tolerances.
• Instruct operators in safe and proper methods of operation.
• Ensure work is done safely and meets quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and properly care for equipment.

Skills

Adequate communication skills

Read/write instructions

Read blueprints and measurements

Education

High school diploma or GED

3 years die setter experience

1 year press operator/die setter

Job description

The Die Setter - Advance position will:

Provide accurate and timely setting of dies into power presses, and set ups must result in maximum efficiency, quality, and safety considerations. Also required to perform other tasks, as assigned by his or her supervisor.

This position is on second shift (4pm-12:30am).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Obtain supplies, position work and follow verbal or written instructions
• Obtain and set up hand tooling and dies on press breaks and other presses in the department
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Read scales, micrometers and calipers
• Instruct operators in safe and proper methods of operation
• Obtain first piece inspection approval and when removing dies, visually evaluate last piece left in dies for apparent problems
• Utilize knowledge and experience on a wide variety of presses and techniques needed to set up such equipment
• Complete tasks as directed with minimum supervision
• Ensure work is done safely and meets quality standards
• Provide a great level of attention to detail and focus on the given task
• Reports problems with quality, processes, equipment and materials to supervisor
• Perform other duties as directed that correspond to the overall function of this position
• Keep work areas clean and organized and take proper care of all equipment and facilities
• Desire to learn and work to the best of his/her abilities as well as dependable work ethic
• Follow all company rules and policies

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Adequate communication skills; verbal and written
• Ability to read and understand written instructions
• Able to set-up 250, 232, 211, Amada and Staker
• Able to read blue prints, scales, micrometers and calipers

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physically able to do bending, twisting, gripping, grasping, stooping and lifting involving back and knees
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Physically able to stand for up to 8 hours
• Requires good hand-eye coordination
• Physically able to move dies while doing set-up duties.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience/combined education
• Must have 3 years of work experience as a die setter of press break equipment

GENERAL:

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for performing this job. It is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. This description does not preclude the supervising authority from adding or changing duties or responsibilities as required to meet the company’s needs.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Adequate communication skills; verbal and written
• Ability to read and understand written instructions
• Knowledge of a wide variety of presses and techniques
• Able to read blue prints, scales, micrometers and calipers

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physically able to do bending, twisting, gripping, grasping, stooping and lifting
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Physically able to stand for up to 8 hours
• Requires good hand-eye coordination
• Physically able to move dies while doing set-up duties

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience/combined education
• At least 1 year experience as a Press Operator/Die Setter

Summary

GENERAL:

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for performing this job. It is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. This description does not preclude the supervising authority from adding or changing duties or responsibilities as required to meet the company’s needs.