Die Setter: Precision Die Changes & Growth Path

Kelly; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a Die Setter – Placement Order in Grand Rapids, MI. The role involves leading die and equipment setup, executing safe die changeovers, and performing stamping operations with a strong emphasis on quality and safety.

You will work a Monday–Thursday 3pm–1am shift and earn a competitive $23/hour. Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or GED and have 3–5 years of die/stamping experience, with hands-on ability to troubleshoot manufacturing processes and maintain clean, safe

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 3–5 years die/stamping experience or equivalent.
• Detail-oriented with strong troubleshooting in manufacturing processes.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, safety- and quality-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead setup of dies and related equipment in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform full die changeovers safely and efficiently from last-piece to first-piece.
• Conduct die sets, press operations, and troubleshoot stamping processes.
• Change over multiple part-number dies as required.
• Operate stamping presses after proper training and maintain 5S standards.
• Adhere to work instructions and KanBan pull systems; support Quality objectives.

Skills

Die setting

Troubleshooting

Safety-focused

Detail-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Die-setting equipment

Job description

Kelly is seeking a Die Setter – Placement Order in Grand Rapids, MI. The role involves leading die and equipment setup, executing safe die changeovers, and performing stamping operations with a strong emphasis on quality and safety.

You will work a Monday–Thursday 3pm–1am shift and earn a competitive $23/hour. Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or GED and have 3–5 years of die/stamping experience, with hands-on ability to troubleshoot manufacturing processes and maintain clean, safe