Setup Technician - 2nd Shift

Oetiker Group; Marlette Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Oetiker, Inc. is seeking a skilled Die Setter in Michigan to support high-precision metal stamping operations. You will set up and operate dies, troubleshoot issues, and ensure products meet print specifications, while maintaining quality and safety standards.

You will also perform quality inspections using calipers, record data, and keep tooling organized to pass internal audits. Experience in a similar role is preferred.

Qualifications

• Preferably at least 3 years' experience as a die setter in metal stamping manufacturing.
• Ability to set up, troubleshoot and operate dies and related tooling.
• Commitment to quality and safety in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Die set-up and start-up/shut down of machines.
• Quality inspection and measurement of products to print specifications.
• Maintain neat, orderly work area and adhere to manuals and safety procedures.

Skills

Assembly skills

Inspection skills

Math skills

Reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Oetiker provides customers with the peace of mind that their mission-critical components are reliably connected. We are a global leader in high-end connecting solutions for the vehicle industry and for high-value applications in industrial segments. Our expertise in high-quality clamps, rings, straps and quick-connectors ranges from powertrain and drivetrain applications to medical applications. We offer engineering, prototyping and testing support to quickly create comprehensive solutions for overcoming clamping and connecting challenges. With 1800+ employees in more than 30 countries and over 75 years of experience, we are the trusted, global, long-term partner for the world’s leading OEMs.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Die Set-up
  • Start up and shut down all machines
  • Change coils on all machines
  • Un-jam Bihler, Lens, Finzer, BMS, Spako and Ing Yu
  • Regrind dies for Bihler, Lens, Finzer, BMS, Spako and Ing Yu
  • Set-up, troubleshoot, and repair Bihler, Finzers, Lens, BMS, Spako and Ing Yu (change tooling, set feeder and change modules) of all machines to pass FAIR
  • Overhead crane operation
  • Pull tooling from Lean Lift
  • Ensure compliance with ICM master manual, process manuals and product safety
  • Keep a neat and orderly work environment
• Quality Inspection
  • Measure products to print specifications with use of calipers
  • Gauge parts to engineering specifications
  • Enter data into Fastcheck
  • Conduct quality visual inspection of finished product

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Assembly Skills, Inspection Skills, Math Skills, Reading Comprehension Skills

Education / Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Preferably a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a die setter within a metal stamping manufacturing facility

Additional Information

Oetiker, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.