Setup Technician

Watkins Wellness; Lapeer, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Faucet Company in the United States seeks a Setup Technician to support safe and accurate tool changes, cell startups, equipment readiness, and production support in the Vacuum Forming department.

This hands-on role verifies critical setup items, assists with startup issues, and participates in 5S, minor PM tasks, and deep cleaning around vacuum formers, robots, tooling areas, and related equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience with production setup, tooling, machine operation, or similar technical work.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to understand equipment setup requirements.
• Good communication, dependability, and ability to support production needs (overtime/weekend as needed).
• Ability to operate lift equipment or obtain certification for forklift/crane as required.

Responsibilities

• Set up, changeover and startup support for vacuum forming equipment.
• Verify tool, location, machine program, temperature zones, cycle timing, fixtures, and setup requirements before startup.
• Support startup, first-piece run-off, and quality verification requirements.
• Perform minor PMs, 5S activities, and deep cleaning around equipment and tooling areas.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Production setup

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview: The Setup Technician supports safe and accurate tool changes, cell startups, equipment readiness, and production support within the Vacuum Forming department. This is a hands‑on production role that supports the shift by verifying critical setup items, helping reduce startup issues, and supporting the team‑based setup process. When setup work is not required, this role supports production, minor PM tasks, 5S, and deeper cleaning activities around vacuum formers, robots, tooling areas, and assigned equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Setup, Changeover & Startup Support
  • Safely remove, install, and verify tools in vacuum forming equipment according to established procedures.
  • Verify the correct tool, ring set location, machine program, temperature zones, cycle timing, fixtures, and setup requirements prior to startup.
  • Support startup, shutdown, first‑piece run‑off, and quality verification requirements.
  • Use approved lift assist devices, cranes, forklifts, and setup equipment safely.
  • Identify and communicate setup concerns, delays, or abnormal conditions to the Team Leader and Group Leader.
• Team‑Based Setup & Production Support
  • Support Team Leaders, Operators, and Production Team members during changeovers and startups.
  • Help train team members on assigned setup tasks, safe tool handling, and standard work expectations.
  • Operate vacuum forming equipment or assist the production team when setup work is not required.
  • Support shift priorities while maintaining focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Equipment Care, Minor PM & 5S Activities
  • Perform assigned minor PMs, 5S activities, and deeper cleaning around vacuum formers, robots, tooling areas, fixtures, guards, and related equipment using approved checklists and standards.
  • Maintain tooling, setup areas, tool storage, and assigned equipment locations in a clean, organized manner; coordinate with Maintenance as needed for tooling repairs.
  • Escalate abnormal equipment, robot, tooling, or machine conditions to Group Leaders and Maintenance.
• Communication, Continuous Improvement, Engineering
  • Communicate setup status, equipment concerns, 5S issues, and follow‑up needs to the Team Leader and Group Leader.
  • Support shift‑to‑shift communication and help maintain consistency between shifts.
  • Participate in huddles, Gemba walks, CI initiatives (Kaizens, Katas), engineering tryouts or other daily management activities as required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalence; manufacturing or production experience required.
• Experience with production setup, tooling, machine operation, maintenance support, or similar technical work preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to understand equipment setup requirements, machine settings, and basic equipment conditions.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Self‑motivated and capable of working independently with limited direction.
• Ability to safely operate and obtain certification for forklift, crane, scissor lift, lockout/tagout, or other required equipment/processes.
• Good communication, dependability, and ability to support production needs, including overtime or weekend support as needed.
• Must be able to:
  • Work in tight spaces around equipment, machines, robots, tooling, and guarded areas.
  • Lift, bend and reach, including below waist level and above shoulder level.
  • Lift, push and pull weights of up to 30lbs frequently and up to 50lbs occasionally.
  • Work around hot surfaces, moving equipment, forklifts, and high‑noise environment.
  • Use hands to manipulate parts, tooling, fixtures, machine controls, and cleaning tools.
  • Work flexible schedules, including coming in early, staying into the next shift, daily overtime, or weekend support as needed.

Company

Shift3 (United States of America) Full time Hiring Range: $21.92 - $24.66 USD Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.

Delta Faucet Company (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

Delta Faucet Company is an E‑Verify employer. E‑Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.

Founded by Masco Corporation in 1954 with the introduction of the single‑handle faucet, Delta Faucet Company is proud to be America’s faucet innovation leader, featuring Delta®, Brizo® and Peerless® products. A WaterSense® partner of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Delta Faucet is a global organization offering kitchen and bath faucets, showerheads, tub and shower systems, toilets, bath sinks and related accessories, selling products in more than 53 countries.

We value teamwork and trust. We foster openness and candor supporting courageous conversations. We assume positive intentions of others and believe there is a shared desire for the best Company outcome. Our teams have a passion for winning together, collaborating and developing solutions cross‑functionally. We participate actively, behave unselfishly and are loyal to our coworkers.