Sizing Die Setter

Dauch; Detroit, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation is seeking a Sizing Die Setter in Detroit, MI to install tooling, adapters and feeders on sizing presses, set timing and ejector rates to meet specifications.

You will follow 7S standards, perform TPM activities, and conduct quality checks while documenting results and coordinating with shifts to maintain production rate. The role emphasizes safety and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe workplace practices.
• Experience with TS-16949 quality systems.
• Familiarity with ISO-14001 Environmental Management Systems.
• Experience with Control Plans.
• Knowledge of Lock-out Tag-out procedures.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Follows safe operating procedures.
• Maintain 7S standards.
• Performs TPM activities as the need arises.
• Review and follows quality, process and operator instructions.
• Perform quality checks and record using Plexus or required method.
• Identify, contain and generate DMR for non-conforming material and forward to MRB.
• Communicate with coworkers across shifts to discuss problems and concerns.
• Ensure operation runs at required production rate and notify Team Leader if not.
• Report production and scrap using Factivity or required method.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Install new setup following procedure for different parts.
• Start machine and inspect work.
• Set up feeder equipment.
• Dump parts into hopper using barrel hoist.
• Remove, clean and return completed tools and adapters to tool crib.
• Adjust presses during operation as needed.
• Operate sizing equipment as required (weekends/lunches/shortages).
• Complete other tasks within job classification as assigned.
• Assist other employees as advised by the Team Leader or Supervisor.

Skills

Safe workplace

TS-16949

ISO-14001

Control Plans

Lock-out Tag-out

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Posting Title

Sizing Die Setter

Job Description Summary

Installs tooling, adapters, pickoffs, and other automation in sizing presses. Sets press timing and ejection rates to meet process specification.

Job Description

• Follows safe operating procedures
• Maintain 7S standards
• Performs TPM activities as the need arises
• Review and follows quality, process and operator instructions
• Perform quality checks as the need arises and accurately records using Plexus or required method
• Identifies, contains and generates Discrepant Material Report (DMR) for any non-conforming material and forwards to the Material Review Board (MRB)
• Communicates with co-workers from the previous and following shifts to discuss problems and concerns
• Insures operation runs at required production rate. Notifies Team Leader or equivalent when this does not occur
• Accurately reports production and scrap using Factivity or required method
• Actively participates in continuous improvement activities
• Installs new setup following procedure for different parts
• Starts machine and inspects work
• Sets up feeder equipment
• Dumps parts into hopper using barrel hoist
• Removes, cleans and returns completed tools and adapters to tool crib
• Adjust presses during operation as needed
• Operates sizing equipment as required, .i.e. weekends/lunches/shortage of labor due to call-offs and excessive absenteeism
• Completes other tasks within job classification as assigned
• Assists other employees as advised by the Team Leader and / or Supervisor

Required Skills and Education

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

EXPERIENCE

• Know what it takes to have a safe workplace.
• TS-16949 Quality Systems Requirements.
• ISO-14001 Environmental Management Systems.
• Control Plans
• Lock-out Tag-out.
• Problem Solving

About Dauch

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.