Maintenance Associate- Die Setter 2nd shift

Hendrickson USA, L.L.C.; Town of Ridgeway (NY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Vacation

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hendrickson USA, L.L.C. in Ridgeway, NY, is seeking a Die Setter for the Press Room to set up blank, perf, compound, progressive, and forming dies in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.

Candidates must read blueprints and GD&T, have strong math skills, and lift up to 50 pounds; safety training and operator instruction are essential duties for this role.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in reading blueprints and GD&T tolerance.
• Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Strong mathematical ability for die setup calculations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up blank, perf, compound, progressive, and forming dies in presses.
• Maintain safety standards and follow written procedures.
• Inspect parts and adjust press settings to achieve tolerance.
• Train operators on proper work procedures to maintain part quality.
• Perform material handling and basic housekeeping.
• Utilize measuring tools to verify dimensions and quality.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T tolerance

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Radius gauges

Pins

Job description

Position Purpose

Perform tooling setups for various styles of equipment in the Press Room Department. Hourly Pay Range: $21.50 - $30.25

Essential Functions

• Maintain Environmental Health and Safety standards in the workplace.
• Setup blank, perf, compound, progressive, and forming as needed in the appropriate mechanical or hydraulic press using established setup documentation procedures.
• Self-management skills: Uses time efficiently to complete tasks.
• Ability to work independently: Follows both written and oral instructions, including safety guidelines, work instructions, and company policies
• Utilize common inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, radius gages, pins, and other measuring tools to prove critical in-process or final part dimensions have been obtained.
• If needed, after inspection of part at press, adjust press hit, gaging and / or lubrication to achieve required part dimensions.
• Submittal of first good piece to quality control for verification of measured results.
• After part has been approved Die Setter is responsible for training operator on proper work procedures needed to maintain part quality and minimize tool wear.
• Maintaining Dies While in Presses.
• Perform press safety checklist to ensure safe work environment.
• Perform necessary housekeeping duties.
• Material handling using a fork truck if needed.

Education And Training

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Min 3 years of manufacturing experience in die setup and tear down.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficiency in reading and understanding blueprints and GD&T tolerance.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Good understanding of mathematics with the ability to apply this understanding to tasks related to die setup such as calculation of shut height.

Physical Demands

• Considerable amount of movement required.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Sit, stand or bend for extended period of time.
• Dynamic manufacturing environment requiring the ability to “think on your feet”.
• Environmental Conditions:
• Eye protection required at all times.
• Hearing protection required with double hearing protection required while working in the Press Room.
• Exposure to hot & cold temperatures.
• Exposure to noisy conditions.
• Steel toe boots with metatarsals are required at all times.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation. We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education. We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.

$21.50 - $30.25