Die Setter - Advance (2nd Shift)

The Wittern Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wittern Group is hiring a Die Setter – Advance for second shift (4pm-12:30am) to accurately set dies into power presses, ensuring efficiency, quality and safety. The role requires reading blueprints, setting up various presses, and guiding operators in safe methods.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of die setter experience, with strong measuring tool skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of die setter experience with press break equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools (scales, micrometers, calipers).

Responsibilities

• Set dies into power presses for maximum efficiency, quality and safety.
• Obtain supplies and position work per instructions.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Set up hand tooling and dies on press breaks and other presses.
• Instruct operators in safe operating methods.
• Ensure first piece inspection and evaluate last piece for issues.
• Maintain safe, organized work areas and proper equipment care.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Calipers & micrometers

Die setup & adjustment

Safety & quality focus

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Amada presses

Staker presses

Press brakes

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 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.
• Report 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.
• Knowledge of a wide variety of presses and techniques.

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.