Sizing Die Setter

Dauch; Saint Marys (Elk County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation is seeking a Sizing Die Setter to install tooling, adapters, pickoffs and other automation on sizing presses, and to set press timing and ejection rates to meet process specifications.

You will follow safe operating procedures, maintain 7S standards, perform TPM activities, run quality checks, communicate across shifts, and support continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring production targets and tool readiness.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe workplace practices and production floor procedures.
• Familiarity with quality standards and problem-solving methods.
• Ability to follow instructions and quality checks precisely.

Responsibilities

• Installs tooling, adapters, pickoffs, and automation on sizing presses.
• Sets press timing and ejection rates to meet process specifications.
• Follows safe operating procedures and maintains 7S standards.
• Performs TPM activities and records production data accurately.
• Performs quality checks and documents results using required systems.
• Maintains tool crib and assists with setup of feeders and related equipment.
• Communicates with shifts to discuss issues and maintain production rate.

Skills

Safety awareness

Quality systems

Problem solving

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Press equipment

Job description

Job Description Summary

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

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

Education

Required Skills and 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.