Setup Technician - 3rd Shift

Oetiker Group; Marlette Township (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Oetiker Group is seeking a Die Setter for our Michigan manufacturing facility. You will set up and change dies, run stamping operations, and ensure parts meet engineering specifications.

The role requires hands-on experience with die-setups, tooling changes, and quality checks using calipers and inspection data. You will work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on safety and process improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prefer minimum 3 years as a die setter in metal stamping.
• Experience with set-up, tooling changes, and quality inspections.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate dies and machines; perform start/stop and tooling changes.
• Troubleshoot and repair Bihler, Lens, Finzer, BMS, Spako, and Ing Yu; pass FAIR.
• Operate overhead crane and manage tooling from Lean Lift.
• Perform quality inspections using calipers and Fastcheck; measure to print specs.
• Maintain clean, orderly work area and ensure compliance with manuals.

Skills

Assembly Skills

Inspection Skills

Math Skills

Reading Comprehension Skills

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.