Die Setter (Utility Operator II) - 2nd Shift

The Gund Company; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with employer match

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

The Gund Company in Noblesville, IN is seeking a Die Setter (Utility Operator II) for the 2nd shift. You will install, align, adjust, and remove dies in mechanical stamping presses to ensure quality and efficiency.

This is a full-time on-site role requiring basic math and measurement skills, plus the ability to work overtime. Starting wage is $26.00 per hour plus a 15% shift premium, with benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Willing to work overtime and emergency production needs.
• Experience with dies or presses is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Installing dies into mechanical stamping presses.
• Aligning and securing dies to exact specifications.
• Adjusting settings (ram, timing, stroke length).
• Inspect sample parts to ensure quality and tolerances.
• Troubleshooting defects like misalignment or cracks.
• Maintaining and inspecting dies for wear or damage.
• Following safety procedures in a heavy tooling environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Math skills

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measures

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Die Setter (Utility Operator II) - 2nd Shift

The Gund Company Noblesville, Indiana, United States

About this position

Die Setter (Utility Operator)

The Gund Company - Noblesville Indianapolis, IN

Description

The Gund Company has an immediate opening at our Noblesville, Indianapolis manufacturing plant for a full-time Die Setter to join our team!

Shift: 2pm - 10:30 (M-F)

Starting Hourly Wage: $26.00+ /hour plus a 15% Shift Premium

Plant/Work Location Address: Noblesville, IN

Since 1951, The Gund Company has been a family-owned manufacturer and fabricator of engineered material solutions specializing in customized electrical insulation parts. With 16+ facilities worldwide, we specialize in custom fabricated parts manufactured according to certified quality systems. We take a consultative, engineering approach to understanding customer needs and have a reputation for outstanding customer service and quality.

Job Summary Die Setter

Die setter is responsible for installing, aligning, adjusting, and removing dies used in mechanical stamping presses. Dies are precision tools designed to cut and form non-metallic material. This role ensures that production equipment is properly prepared to meet quality, safety, and efficiency standards. The Die Setter works closely with machine operators, supervisors, and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and ensure consistent product output.

Duties Die Setter

• Installing dies into mechanical stamping presses
• Aligning and securing dies to exact specifications
• Adjusting settings (ram, timing, stroke length)
• Inspect sample parts to ensure quality and tolerances are met
• Troubleshooting defects like misalignment, cracks, or incomplete formation
• Maintaining and inspecting dies for wear or damage
• Following safety procedures due to heavy tooling and high-force equipment
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED with prior hands on, vocational or job-related course work/training, or any similar combination of education and relatable experience to TGC’s manufacturing machinery and processes.
• Experience with (insert the department and/or type(s) of machines) or similar equipment.
• Strong basic math skills and the ability to use measuring tools (tape measures, calipers, micrometers, etc.).
• Flexibility to work overtime and adjust to emergency production needs.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with reading blueprints and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of GD&T

Work Environment Utility Operator II

• This role is performed in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, fumes, and chemicals.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.
• The position may involve repetitive tasks and manual labor, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform manual tasks as required.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability).
• 401(k) plan with a 50% employer match.
• Ongoing training and development programs.

Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the Utility Operator II position.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to the position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required and personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

EEO Statement: It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discriminating based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual preference, or disability.

Salary Information

$26 - $26Hourly Wage