Set-Up Technician: Die Specialist, 1st Shift

Manor Tool & Manufacturing; Schiller Park (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS AFTER 90 DAYS

Job summary

Manor Tool & Manufacturing in Schiller Park, IL is seeking a Set-Up Technician for the 1st shift to join our Production team. The role involves setting up progressive and compound dies, programming presses, and ensuring tooling readiness for production runs in a fast-paced shop environment.

We value precision, craftsmanship, and a clean, dialed-in setup. Experience with Wintriss/DiPro controls and forklift operation is preferred; ISO/English/Math assessments are part of the process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift certification or ability to pass in-house certification.
• Ability to use and read measuring devices and gauges including calibration.
• Basic English reading and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to pass ISO, English, and Math assessments.
• 3+ years of press setup experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up progressive and compound tooling and dies in punch presses 40–400 tons.
• Set up secondary fixtures for drilling, countersinking, and reaming operations.
• Prepare tooling for production runs and submit first samples to Quality.
• Program presses using Wintriss/DiPro controls.
• Move tooling to storage racks or toolroom using a forklift.
• Perform lockout-tagout procedures when applicable.

Skills

Basic English reading

Ability to pass assessments

Stamina for shift work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Wintriss/DiPro press controls

Forklift certification

Job description

Manor Tool & Manufacturing in Schiller Park, IL is seeking a Set-Up Technician for the 1st shift to join our Production team. The role involves setting up progressive and compound dies, programming presses, and ensuring tooling readiness for production runs in a fast-paced shop environment.

We value precision, craftsmanship, and a clean, dialed-in setup. Experience with Wintriss/DiPro controls and forklift operation is preferred; ISO/English/Math assessments are part of the process.