DieSetter Operator 1st Shift - $1000 Sign On Bonus

Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.; Defiance, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayville Engineering Company, Inc. in Defiance, OH is seeking a Die Setter to retrieve tooling and set dies in press, using check cards and master samples to ensure part quality and accurate test parts. Inspectors verify product quality by measuring with inspection tools and equipment.

The role requires following safety procedures, reading and applying card/spec data, and entering part details into the ERP system. On-site, full-time position with room for growth and hands-on tooling experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to read, understand and follow directions on Inspection cards to ensure quality.
• Ability to use quality inspection equipment.
• Proficient and basic math and computer skills.
• Basic mechanical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety and environmental procedures.
• Come to work every day, on time as scheduled.
• Accurately read and use quality tools to ensure quality parts. Compare parts to check card and master sample to ensure they meet standards and specifications to verify product quality.
• Use computer to enter part information/inventory in ERP system.
• Setup and program equipment.
• Operate press.
• Operate drill press as needed.

Skills

Reading inspection cards

Quality inspection equipment

Math skills

Basic computer skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Job Category: Production

Requisition Number: DIESE001617

• Posted : October 8, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Defiance, OH 43512, USA

Description

Position Summary:

Die Setter is responsible for retrieving tooling and setting tooling and dies in press. The Die Setter will use check card and master sample for specifications to accurately make test part and inspect. When necessary die setter will make adjustments to ensure quality then green tag first good part. Die setter will verify product quality by inspection and measuring equipment

Essential Job Functions:

• Follow safety and environmental procedures
• Come to work every day, on time as scheduled
• Accurately read and use quality tools to ensure quality parts. Compare parts to check card and master sample to ensure they meet standards and specifications to verify product quality
• Use computer to enter part information/inventory in ERP system
• Setup and program equipment
• Operate press
• Operate drill press as needed

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to read, understand and follow directions on Inspection cards to ensure quality
• Ability to use quality inspection equipment
• Proficient and basic math and computer skills
• Basic mechanical knowledge

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