Precision Metal Stamping Setup Specialist

Paylocity; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

PrecisionX Group in Piscataway, NJ is seeking a skilled Setup Technician to support metal stamping operations in our medical device and aerospace focused plant. You will set up presses, install dies, verify tooling, and run first-piece samples in a safe and efficient manner.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of metal stamping setup experience, can read engineering drawings, and maintains rigorous safety and quality records. Occasional shift flexibility may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires strong mechanical aptitude, safety focus, and attention to detail.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and setup sheets.
• Ability to document production and quality records accurately.
• Background in metal stamping setups and tooling changes.
• Experience with ISO quality standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate mechanical, hydraulic, and other metal stamping presses.
• Install, align, secure, and remove progressive, compound, and secondary dies.
• Verify tooling IDs and revision levels against work orders and sheets.
• Adjust shut height, stroke, speed, feed, alignment, and lubrication.
• Load coil stock, thread material, and operate coil-fed stamping systems.
• Produce first-piece samples with minimal adjustment and maintain production rates.

Skills

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma, GED, vocational education

Job description

PrecisionX Group in Piscataway, NJ is seeking a skilled Setup Technician to support metal stamping operations in our medical device and aerospace focused plant. You will set up presses, install dies, verify tooling, and run first-piece samples in a safe and efficient manner.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of metal stamping setup experience, can read engineering drawings, and maintains rigorous safety and quality records. Occasional shift flexibility may be required.