Die Setter: Lead Changeovers in Progressive Press

Kelly Services; Michigan; On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

telemedicine

term life

whole life

accident insurance

critical illness

a legal plan

short-term disability

retirement savings plan

service bonus and holiday pay plans (8

transit spending account

paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services in Walker, MI is hiring a Die Setter in the Press department. You will lead die changeovers, set up dies and related equipment, and ensure safe and efficient stamping processes in a fast-paced environment.

Requires 3–5 years of die/stamping experience, experience as a Stamping Press Operator, ability to read safety and quality documents, basic math, and a Hilo and Crane license. Shifts: 1st and 2nd with safety and 5S practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 3–5 years of die/stamping experience or equivalent.
• Experience as a Stamping Press Operator or equivalent is essential.
• Ability to read and write safety, production and quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the setting up of dies and related equipment.
• Complete die changeovers safely and efficiently from last-piece to first-piece.
• Perform die sets, press operations, and troubleshoot stamping processes.
• Change over multiple part number dies as required.
• Operate stamping press as needed after training as a Stamping Press Operator.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area following 5S standards.
• Adhere to work instructions and KanBan pull systems.
• Understand and implement Quality Objectives and Policies.
• Ensure safety for self and teammates.
• Pre-stage dies for operation and communicate repair needs.
• Conduct daily verification of measurement devices.

Skills

Die/stamping experience

Reading safety rules

Math skills

Attention to safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hilo license

Crane license

Job description

Kelly Services in Walker, MI is hiring a Die Setter in the Press department. You will lead die changeovers, set up dies and related equipment, and ensure safe and efficient stamping processes in a fast-paced environment.

Requires 3–5 years of die/stamping experience, experience as a Stamping Press Operator, ability to read safety and quality documents, basic math, and a Hilo and Crane license. Shifts: 1st and 2nd with safety and 5S practices.