Shift Die Setup Technician - Press & Tooling

Challenge Manufacturing; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety training

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing in Pontiac, MI is seeking an experienced Die Setter to support 5pm–5am (Fri–Sun) shifts. You will set up dies for progressive, secondary, and transfer presses, ensure adherence to JES sheets, and uphold our Quality Standards while working safely and efficiently.

You will participate in problem solving, support continuous improvement, and maintain documentation for non-conformities. Requires high school diploma or GED and ability to read and follow instructions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write, and understand work instructions.
• 1–3 months related experience or training; stamping experience preferred.
• Must be able to work up to 12 hours per day, including weekends.
• LOTO safety knowledge and compliance required.
• Experience with metal stamping and die setting preferred.
• Basic measurement and math skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Explain and uphold the Quality Policy and its impact on customer satisfaction.
• Understand JES and die setup sheets to ensure quality parts.
• Identify and log non-conformities in the Quality Management System.
• Participate in preventative and corrective actions and problem solving.
• Perform housekeeping and maintain a safe, clean work area.
• Follow safety, environmental, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Set up dies/tools, feed guides, and guarding; operate presses.
• Load dies/tools with metal blanks and thread metal strip through rollers.
• Install die protection devices and part ejection systems.

Skills

Metal stamping

Die setting

Press operation

Lockout/tagout

Measurement

Math skills

Controls programming

Die truck operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Die truck operation

Job description

Challenge Manufacturing in Pontiac, MI is seeking an experienced Die Setter to support 5pm–5am (Fri–Sun) shifts. You will set up dies for progressive, secondary, and transfer presses, ensure adherence to JES sheets, and uphold our Quality Standards while working safely and efficiently.

You will participate in problem solving, support continuous improvement, and maintain documentation for non-conformities. Requires high school diploma or GED and ability to read and follow instructions.