Die Setter/PM Tech

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Orange Park (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a maintenance technician to set up dies at stamping presses, adjust tooling, and ensure parts meet specifications. The role includes routine machine maintenance, coordinating with the Die Shop, and operating both mechanical and computer-driven presses.

The candidate should have 2+ years on a maintenance crew, forklift and crane experience, and basic knowledge of quality control and production processes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of quality control, materials and production processes
• Basic knowledge of press operation
• Good communication skills
• Ability to follow oral or written instructions
• Ability to prepare work orders and related paperwork

Responsibilities

• Set up dies and adjust at the press to ensure parts meet specifications
• Perform routine machine maintenance such as cleaning, oiling, lubricating
• Coordinate with Die Shop to aid diagnosis and repair of dies
• Set up and operate presses (mechanical or computer driven)
• Check machine operation and report faults
• Support continuous improvement and process efficiency
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment as needed

Skills

Quality control

Press operation

Communication

Math

English

Education

High school diploma or GED

2+ years maintenance experience

Forklift experience

Crane experience

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for setting up and adjusting various sizes of dies into stamping presses to ensure parts are produced within specification. Perform any necessary die adjustments at set ups and to check accuracy during production. Also, configure, adjust and operate automatic or semi-automatic presses and mechanical equipment. Be able to perform PM, s on other various machines

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensure that all dies are pre-staged at the press and that all dies are set properly.
• Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning, oiling, and lubricating machines.
• Work closely with Die Shop by providing information needed by toolmakers to accurately diagnose and repair dies.
• Set up and operate presses that may be mechanically or computer driven to produce parts.
• Check machine operation and report faults to the supervisor.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work process, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Participate in continuous improvement and assist in its implementation on an ongoing basis.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance on all other equipment in plant as needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED preferred.

2+ years of experience on a maintenance crew

Forklift experience is required.

Crane experience is required.

Job Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge: Basic knowledge of quality control, materials and productions processes; Basic knowledge of press operation; English (grammar, language), Math.

Skills: Good communication skills.

Abilities: Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions; Ability to accurately prepare work orders and other reports and related paperwork. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquires or complaints; Ability to work independently and make independent decisions.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Demands: The position is in the factory and involves walking, standing for long periods of time throughout the day. It requires being able to lift up to 50 pounds, push and pull up to 75 pounds. Involve continuous or repetitive arm-hand movements while operating a machine. Stooping/bending/twisting is required on a regular basis. Fast-paced environment, usually work standard 40-hour weeks, but overtime may be necessary as work load's dictate. This may include weekdays, weekends and/or holidays.

Work Environments: Work performed in a shop environment and regularly exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes and noise. It requires wearing personal protective or safety equipment. Noise level is frequently loud. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and airborne particles. Requires working in non-air-conditioned variable temperature factory setting.