Progressive Die Stamping Setup Technician

Torrey Holistics; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Weiss Industries in Ohio is seeking a Progressive Die Stamping Setup Technician to set up and run stamping presses, read blueprints, and verify parts meet specifications. You will move materials with cranes, troubleshoot issues, and coach other operators while maintaining a clean, safe work area.

The role requires hands-on experience with Laser, MIG, and TIG welding, strong mechanical skills, and clear communication in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced blueprint reading and parts inspection.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings and verify measurements.
• Ability to set up, adjust, and run progressive-die stamping equipment.
• Excellent mechanical troubleshooting and containment planning skills.
• Clear communication in a fast-paced production environment.
• Experience with laser, MIG, and TIG welding processes.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run stamping presses for single-hit and progressive-die jobs and related equipment.
• Rig and move coil and strip materials with cranes/hoists/tow motors.
• Configure scrap chute arrangements for safe material flow and waste handling.
• Verify parts meet blueprint specs and perform in-process checks.
• Read and interpret blueprints with accuracy to translate requirements into setups.
• Maintain quality via routine inspections and measurement verification; document results.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues to minimize downtime and sustain throughput.
• Run and monitor multiple machines concurrently to meet schedule and quality goals.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area per company policies and safety standards.
• Develop and train fellow operators on setup techniques and quality methods.

Skills

Stamping presses

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Troubleshooting

Welding setups

Communication

Tools

Stamping Presses (Minster/Aida/Federal)

Press Brake

Roll Forming

MIG Welder

TIG Welder

Laser Welder

Job description

Progressive Die Stamping Setup TechnicianPicture your first hour at Weiss Industries: you scan the production schedule, head to a Minster press, and begin dialing in a progressive die. You rig a coil with a hoist, thread the strip, set the scrap chutes, and run a meticulous first-piece inspection against the blueprint. When the dimensions check out, you release the job, coach a nearby operator on best practices, and keep an eye on multiple machines as parts roll off within spec. That’s a typical start to your day here.

What you’ll do

• Set up and run stamping presses for both single-hit and progressive-die jobs, along with related production equipment used for forming, shaping, and stamping.
• Rig and move coil and strip materials using cranes, hoists, or tow motors as needed.
Configure scrap chute arrangements to ensure safe, reliable material flow and waste handling.
• Verify parts meet all blueprint specifications before starting production or handing off to another operator; perform regular in-process checks.
• Read and interpret engineering blueprints with advanced accuracy, translating requirements into precise setups.
• Maintain quality through routine inspections, visual checks, and measurement verification; document results.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues quickly to minimize downtime and sustain throughput.
• Run and monitor multiple machines concurrently as needed to meet schedule and quality goals.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area in alignment with company policies and safety standards.
• Develop and train fellow operators, sharing setup techniques and quality methods.

What you bring

• Advanced skill with stamping presses, associated tooling, and other production equipment, including tool/die/mold setup experience.
• Expert-level blueprint reading and parts inspection methods, including verifying part measurements match prints.
• Strength in visual inspection, defect identification, root-cause determination, containment planning, and solution recommendations.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong troubleshooting skills for equipment and process issues.
• Clear, effective communication in a fast-moving production environment.
• Hands-on experience with Laser, MIG, and TIG welding processes, including welding setups for production.

You should be proficient inQuality inspectionEquipment and mechanical troubleshootingMachine safety inspectionsMachine setups for production runsBlueprint readingTool/die/mold setupExcellent communication skills

Tools & technologies you’ll handle

• Stamping Press (Minster, Aida, Federal)
• Press Brake
• Roll Forming Machine
• MIG Welder
• TIG Welder
• Laser Welder

Growth at Weiss Industries

Perform well, keep learning, and take on broader scope—there is a clear pathway to a management role with increased strategic oversight and compensation.