Precision Die Setup Specialist - 1st Shift

MiTek Industries, Inc.; Tolleson, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer

Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision

Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental/Ad

Performance/Incentive bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MiTek is seeking an experienced Die Setup & Tooling Technician to support stamping operations in Tolleson, AZ. You will set up dies, perform changeovers, maintain tooling, and troubleshoot forming issues to keep production schedules on track.

The role requires attention to safety, quality, and accuracy, with demonstrated ability to read dies and drawings, perform preventative maintenance, and work overtime when needed. Forklift experience preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–3 months related experience or training.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Willing to work overtime as needed; attendance on shift is essential.
• Previous forklift experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Change components inside the die and remove/install die sections.
• Perform tooling changes and die changeovers per schedule.
• Troubleshoot forming, punch, and progression issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance on tooling.
• Verify dies meet customer specifications and quality standards.
• Train others and provide support for Die Setters as workload allows.
• Collaborate with planners, schedulers and management to ensure dies are ready to run.
• Monitor press, tooling and secondary systems for proper operation.

Skills

Safety awareness

Quality focus

Productivity

Dependability

Initiative

Communication

Tape measure

Forklift experience

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

MiTek is seeking an experienced Die Setup & Tooling Technician to support stamping operations in Tolleson, AZ. You will set up dies, perform changeovers, maintain tooling, and troubleshoot forming issues to keep production schedules on track.

The role requires attention to safety, quality, and accuracy, with demonstrated ability to read dies and drawings, perform preventative maintenance, and work overtime when needed. Forklift experience preferred but not required.