Press Set-Up Operator(Die Setter)

Northcentralstamping; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in O’Fallon, MO is seeking a Setup Operator to set up and operate progressive dies in punch presses. The ideal candidate will ensure parts are produced to blueprint specifications while following safety procedures. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, alongside familiarity with measuring instruments and basic math skills. This role offers a challenging and rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
• One to three months of related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Set up progressive dies in punch presses according to specification.
• Operate press to produce metal stamped parts to blueprint specifications.
• Perform basic measurements and monitoring with calipers, micrometers, and gauges.

Skills

Ability to use measuring equipment

Blueprint reading

Basic mathematical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Job description

Job Summary

The Setup Operator position sets up progressive dies in punch presses and operates the press to produce metal stamped parts to blueprint specifications.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Follow all safe work procedures and general plant rules while performing the job.
• Assemble, install and align dies in the press according to specification.
• Adjusts ram to specified length.
• Feed steel to the die using the straightener making necessary adjustments.
• Submit first off sample to QA for approval.
• Adjust press, if necessary, to make part to blueprint specification.
• Perform basic measurements and monitoring with caliper, micrometer, scale & gauges.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

To achieve success a Set Up Operator should possess the following minimum requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Education and Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Comprehension/Communication skills: Reads and interprets documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals; fills out production reports. Ability to use and interpret measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, and height gauges. Basic understanding of SPC.

Mathematical Skills: Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; read and understand blueprints.

Reasoning Ability: Understand written, verbal or diagrammed instructions.