Die Setter: ESOP-Powered Stamping Expert

Challenge Manufacturing; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking a Die Setter/Press Operator to work on 200 to 2500 ton presses at Plant 4 in Holland, MI. You will set up dies, validate tool alignment and ensure parts meet JES and spec requirements.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, English proficiency, and 1–3 months of related experience. Die setting and press operating experience are preferred; LOTO experience is valued. This is a high-urgency, hands-on shift role with strong safety focus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English to safely perform duties.
• 1–3 months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Metal stamping experience preferred; die setting in stamping preferred.
• Lockout/tagout experience preferred; press operating experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and changes dies on Progressive, Secondary and Transfer presses (200 Ton to 2500 Ton).
• Operates presses to produce parts per JES, die-set sheets and engineering specs.
• Maintains safety, housekeeping and adheres to Quality Policy and procedures.
• Identifies non-conformities and participates in corrective actions and problem solving.
• Rotates through responsibilities to support plant flow; works up to 12 hours/day as needed.

Skills

Metal stamping

Die setting

Lockout/tagout

Press operation

Reading and following instructions

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking a Die Setter/Press Operator to work on 200 to 2500 ton presses at Plant 4 in Holland, MI. You will set up dies, validate tool alignment and ensure parts meet JES and spec requirements.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, English proficiency, and 1–3 months of related experience. Die setting and press operating experience are preferred; LOTO experience is valued. This is a high-urgency, hands-on shift role with strong safety focus.