Metal Stamping Press Set-Up Specialist

Wiegel; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiegel in Wood Dale, IL, seeks a production operator who takes pride in setting up progressive dies and dialing in feed systems to achieve first-piece perfection. You will join a hands-on manufacturing team reporting to the Production Manager on the shop floor.

You’ll troubleshoot tooling and die protection, then run the press when needed, and coach operators through tough jobs. Ideal candidates have blueprint literacy, basic shop math, knowledge of punch presses, ability to distinguish raw

Qualifications

• Blueprint literacy and comfort with basic shop math.
• Working knowledge of punch presses and related equipment.
• Ability to distinguish raw materials (e.g., stainless steel, cold rolled steel).
• OSHA training: LOTO, Hazard Communication, PPE, Emergency Evacuation.
• Certified Forklift Driver; familiar with hoists and cranes.

Responsibilities

• Set up progressive dies and dial in feed systems to ensure first piece quality.
• Troubleshoot tooling and die protection, then run production on the press when needed.
• Coach operators through tough jobs and unusual instructions.

Skills

English communication

Blueprint literacy

Shop math

Team player

Tools

Punch presses

Job description

Where you’ll work:

Wood Dale, IL

Who you’ll report to:

Production Manager

Is this you?

What you’ll do

• Do you take pride in setting up progressive dies and dialing in feed systems until the first piece is perfect?
• Are you comfortable troubleshooting tooling and die protection, then jumping on the press to run production when needed?
• Do you like coaching operators through tough jobs and unusual instructions?

What you’ll bring

• Ability to learn to speak, read, and communicate in English.
• Blueprint literacy and comfort with basic shop math.
• Working knowledge of punch presses and related equipment.
• Ability to distinguish raw materials (stainless steel, cold rolled steel, etc.).
• Team-oriented mindset, clear communicator, strong attention to detail.
• OSHA-required training: LOTO, Hazard Communication, PPE, Emergency Evacuation.
• Certified Forklift Driver; familiar with hoists and cranes.

The physical reality

• 20/20 vision with or without correction.
• Hands-on role requiring manual dexterity and continuous hand use.
• Standing or walking for the full shift; frequent twisting, bending, and leaning.
• Manufacturing setting with occasional exposure to loud noises, dust, solvents, coolants, and oils.

FLSA status

Non-Exempt