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Manufacturing Die Setter 1st Shift

DT MANUFACTURING COMPANY LLC
Davisburg, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 8/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/3/2026

Die Setter Position Available

***This position will start out training in our Highland, MI, 48357 location and move to our Davisburg, MI, 48350 location within a couple of months.

Essential Responsibilities:

· Ensure that all dies are pre-staged and that all dies are set properly according to the Set-Up Sheets.

· Shut down all jobs at the end of the run and return the dies to the proper storage location.

· Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning, oiling, and lubricating machines.

· Have basic understating of injection mold assemblies to assist in taking apart and repairing dies.

· Set up and operate presses that may be manually, or robot driven to produce parts.

· Check machine operation and report faults to the supervisor.

· Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work process, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

· Handle material needed to set up jobs and keep production flow constant.

· Be flexible and help where needed. May need to assist in tasks that are outside the scope of die setting.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

· High school diploma or GED preferred.

· 2 years of experience operating presses or in a related area

· Ability to operate heavy machinery.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Knowledge: Basic knowledge of quality control, cost reduction, materials, and productions processes; basic knowledge of press operation; English (grammar, language), math skills and good communication skills.

· Abilities: Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions; ability to accurately prepare documents, production sheets and other reports and related paperwork as required by our procedures; ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquires or complaints; ability to work independently and make independent decisions.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position.

· Physical Demands: The position is in the factory and involves walking and standing for long periods of time throughout the day.

· It requires being able to lift up-to 50 pounds, push and pull up to 75 pounds. Involves continuous and/or repetitive arm-hand movements while operating a machine. Stooping/bending/twisting is required on a regular basis.

· Fast-paced environment, usually work standard 40-hour weeks, but overtime may be necessary as work load’s dictate. This may include weekdays, weekends and/or holidays.

Work Hours: 1st Shift Mon-Thurs. 5:15am-4:00pm; possibility of overtime hours Fri-Sun if needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Will you be able to reliably commute to our Highland, MI, 48357 location for training?

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Die Setter: 1 year (Required)

Language:

  • English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Davisburg, MI 48350 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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