Experienced Die Setter – Metal Stamping (1st Shift)

A. L. Hansen Mfg. Co.; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Personal time

9 paid holidays

401k

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

Job summary

A.L. Hansen Mfg. Co. in Illinois is seeking an experienced Die Setter to set and operate automatic punch press dies in a metal stamping environment. You will keep presses running at capacity and follow OSHA safety standards.

Responsibilities include inspecting parts with measuring tools and blueprints, training operators, moving dies, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace while lifting up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read blueprints, work orders, and procedures.
• Must obtain forklift license.
• Ability to operate die and material handling equipment.
• Knowledge of Punch Press machines, 35 to 300 ton, coil cradles, straighteners, and feeders.
• Minimum five years experience setting progressive dies with die protection.
• Knowledge of lockout/tag out procedures.
• Experience with inspection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set dies, feeders, straighteners, reels and cradles.
• Inspect part quality using measuring tools and blueprints.
• Start coils for operations.
• Move dies with associated paperwork to and from staging areas.
• Instruct and train machine operators and material handlers in efficient and safe operations of presses.
• Safe operations of equipment necessary to transfer materials, containers and scrap to designated locations with correct paperwork.
• Store materials, containers and scrap in proper locations.
• Watch feeder, cradle and die operation for malfunctions.
• Maintain clean and safe working area.
• Report any problems to a supervisor.
• Ability to lift and maneuver up to 50 lbs safety.
• Know and use equipment to manufacturer specifications.
• Must wear personal protective equipment such as ear and eye protection.
• Follow OSHA and Company safety standards.
• Other duties assigned.

Skills

Die setting

Blueprint reading

Forklift license

Measuring tools

Safety compliance

Inspection skills

Tools

Punch press equipment

Coil handling

Die protection devices

Lockout/tagout

Job description

A.L. Hansen Mfg. Co. in Illinois is seeking an experienced Die Setter to set and operate automatic punch press dies in a metal stamping environment. You will keep presses running at capacity and follow OSHA safety standards.

Responsibilities include inspecting parts with measuring tools and blueprints, training operators, moving dies, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace while lifting up to 50 lbs.