Stamping Press Setup Technician - 4-Day Week & Gainsharing

ATACO Steel Corporation; Cedarburg (WI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day workweek

Overtime on Fridays

Small family-owned company

Gainsharing program

Job summary

ATACO Steel Products in Cedarburg, WI is seeking an experienced Stamping Press Setup Technician to join our team. The role focuses on setting up, adjusting, and preparing mechanical and hydraulic stamping presses to produce quality parts per specifications.

This is an experienced-level position; candidates without press setup experience are encouraged to apply for our Press Operator openings. The job offers a 4-day workweek (Mon–Thu) with occasional Friday overtime, plus benefits like health and

Qualifications

• Previous stamping press setup experience required.
• Experience with mechanical and/or hydraulic presses.
• Ability to read and work from blueprints.
• Ability to inspect parts and make adjustments to maintain quality.
• Ability to become forklift certified.

Responsibilities

• Set up and adjust mechanical and hydraulic stamping presses.
• Locate dies and set them in presses using a forklift or electric die cart.
• Determine proper pin lengths and complete die setups.
• Call up existing press programs and create programs when needed.
• Set feed lengths, pilots, and overrides.
• Load, secure, and thread coil material into presses.
• Adjust rollers and align material to the die.
• Set and properly use die protection and sensors.
• Use knockouts and airbags when required.
• Set up part and scrap conveyors.
• Perform first-piece inspections and verify part quality.
• Make press adjustments as needed to produce quality parts.
• Follow routings, blueprints, and job instructions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Stamping press setup

Blueprint reading

Forklift operation

Quality inspection

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

ATACO Steel Products in Cedarburg, WI is seeking an experienced Stamping Press Setup Technician to join our team. The role focuses on setting up, adjusting, and preparing mechanical and hydraulic stamping presses to produce quality parts per specifications.

This is an experienced-level position; candidates without press setup experience are encouraged to apply for our Press Operator openings. The job offers a 4-day workweek (Mon–Thu) with occasional Friday overtime, plus benefits like health and