Die Setter — Precision Press Setup Specialist (ESOP)

Challenge Mfg. Holdings, Inc.; Plant (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP program

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term Disability

Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Challenge Incentive Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking a press-room technician to set up and change dies on 200 Ton to 2500 Ton progressive, secondary and transfer presses, ensuring parts meet Challenge Manufacturing Quality Standards and project timelines.

You will understand the Quality Policy, explain how your work impacts customer satisfaction, identify non-conformities, and participate in corrective actions, while maintaining a safe, clean work area and complying with all safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and understand English to follow work instructions.
• 1–3 months related experience or training.
• Metal stamping or press operation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout procedures preferred.
• Ability to rotate through all job responsibilities and work with urgency.

Responsibilities

• Set up and change dies on progressive, secondary and transfer presses per JES and setup sheets.
• Explain and follow the Quality Policy and how this role impacts customer satisfaction.
• Identify and log non-conformities and participate in corrective actions.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and comply with safety and environmental regulations.
• Assist in achieving production schedules and plant flow.

Skills

Metal stamping experience

Die setting

Press operating experience

Lockout/tagout

Reading and following workInstructions

Quality mindset

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking a press-room technician to set up and change dies on 200 Ton to 2500 Ton progressive, secondary and transfer presses, ensuring parts meet Challenge Manufacturing Quality Standards and project timelines.

You will understand the Quality Policy, explain how your work impacts customer satisfaction, identify non-conformities, and participate in corrective actions, while maintaining a safe, clean work area and complying with all safety and regulatory requirements.