Die Setter: Precision Press Setup & Quality

Challenge Mfg. Holdings, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

ESOP ownership

401k match

Competitive wages

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking an adhesive, safety‑mocused die setting/operator for our Kansas City plant. You will set up dies on 200 to 2500 ton presses, ensure quality per JES, and support our Quality Management System while meeting production schedules.

We value ESOP ownership and offer comprehensive benefits; candidates should be able to read and follow work instructions, work up to 12 hours, and comply with all safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. English literacy essential to follow instructions.
• 1–3 months related experience or training; equivalent education acceptable.
• Metal stamping experience preferred; die setting in stamping preferred.
• Lock out tag out experience preferred; press operating experience preferred.
• Must maintain high standards of performance, honesty, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Understand and explain the Quality Policy and job requirements.
• Set up dies on Progressive, Secondary and Transfer presses per JES and setup sheets.
• Position dies/tools, loads blanks, and clamps safely to run jobs.
• Observe safety, environmental, and regulatory guidelines and log non-conformities.
• Perform corrective actions, problem solving, and support continuous improvement.
• Contribute to housekeeping and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Die setting

Press operation

Measurement skills

Quality policy understanding

Safety procedures

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Hilo

Die Truck

Job description

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking an adhesive, safety‑mocused die setting/operator for our Kansas City plant. You will set up dies on 200 to 2500 ton presses, ensure quality per JES, and support our Quality Management System while meeting production schedules.

We value ESOP ownership and offer comprehensive benefits; candidates should be able to read and follow work instructions, work up to 12 hours, and comply with all safety protocols.