Tool & Die Supervisor - 2 Positions

Saige Partners LLC; Victor (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Saige Partners seeks a Die Setter to support automotive stamping operations by preparing, installing, and changing dies on production presses. This role ensures dies, tooling, and press equipment are ready for operation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will perform die setups and changeovers, stage equipment, inspect parts for quality, and assist press operators while following safety procedures to maintain efficiency and 5S standards.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude for setting up and changing dies.
• Experience in manufacturing or stamping environments.
• Ability to work safely with heavy tooling and press equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete die setups and changeovers according to setup instructions and production schedules.
• Install, position, secure, and test dies in stamping presses to ensure proper operation.
• Prepare and stage dies, tooling, chutes, conveyors, clamps, and other setup equipment.
• Load coils of material onto mandrels and feed material through straighteners into the die.
• Adjust press equipment, feeders, guides, fixtures, and other components as needed.
• Complete first-piece inspections and measure parts to verify quality specifications.
• Inspect finished parts and identify quality concerns or production issues.
• Identify, tag, and communicate die concerns requiring cleaning, maintenance, or repair.
• Assist press operators with changeovers, machine setup, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain organized die storage and production areas while supporting 5S and housekeeping standards.
• Document setup information, production activity, and downtime accurately.
• Follow safety procedures, including machine guarding and lockout/tagout.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Stamping experience

Safety with heavy tooling

Job description

Die Setter Position Overview

We are seeking a Die Setter to support automotive stamping operations by preparing, installing, and changing dies on production presses. This position plays an important role in keeping production running efficiently by ensuring dies, tooling, materials, and press equipment are properly set up and ready for operation. The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical aptitude, manufacturing or stamping experience, and the ability to work safely with heavy tooling and press equipment in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform complete die setups and changeovers according to established setup instructions and production schedules.
• Install, position, secure, and test dies in stamping presses to ensure proper operation.
• Prepare and stage dies, tooling, chutes, conveyors, clamps, and other required setup equipment.
• Load coils of material onto mandrels and properly feed material through straighteners and into the die.
• Adjust press equipment, feeders, guides, fixtures, and other components as needed.
• Complete first-piece inspections and accurately measure parts to verify they meet quality specifications.
• Inspect finished parts and identify any quality concerns or production issues.
• Identify, tag, and communicate die concerns requiring cleaning, maintenance, or repair.
• Assist press operators with changeovers, machine setup, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain organized die storage and production areas while supporting 5S and housekeeping standards.
• Document setup information, production activity, and downtime accurately.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper machine guarding, lockout/tagout, and safe material-handling practices.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to improve production efficiency, quality, and changeover times.

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