Stamping Press Setup Technician — Mechanical & Hydraulic

ATACO STEEL PRODUCTS CORPORATION; Cedarburg (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day workweek

Friday overtime

Small family-owned

Diverse OEM work

Gainsharing program

Job summary

ATACO Steel Products Corporation in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, is seeking an experienced Stamping Press Setup Technician to set up, adjust, and prepare mechanical and hydraulic stamping presses to produce quality parts according to specifications.

This is an experienced-level role with a 4-day workweek (Mon–Thu) and occasional Friday overtime. You'll locate dies, program presses, load material, inspect first pieces, follow blueprints, and ensure parts meet quality standards.

Qualifications

• Previous stamping press setup experience required.
• Able to read blueprints and work from them.
• Able to inspect parts and make adjustments to maintain quality.
• Able 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.
• Perform first-piece inspections and verify part quality.
• Make press adjustments as needed to produce quality parts.
• Follow routings, blueprints, and job instructions.

Skills

Press setup experience

Mechanical/hydraulic presses

Blueprint reading

Part inspection & adjustments

Forklift certification

Job description

ATACO Steel Products Corporation in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, is seeking an experienced Stamping Press Setup Technician to set up, adjust, and prepare mechanical and hydraulic stamping presses to produce quality parts according to specifications.

This is an experienced-level role with a 4-day workweek (Mon–Thu) and occasional Friday overtime. You'll locate dies, program presses, load material, inspect first pieces, follow blueprints, and ensure parts meet quality standards.