Tool and Die Set Up Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to perform basic setup and/or maintenance of tools/dies/molds and equipment in order to support plastics manufacturing.

Starting Pay:  $30 - $35 based on experience

Shift Differential: 2nd shift (2PM - 10:15PM) - $1.25 

Sign-On Bonus:  $1,250 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety

• Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines
• Know emergency procedures and what to do in the event of power outages, machine failures, workplace injuries, etc.
• Wears and utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Understand and identifies Lock-out/Tag-out procedures
• Informs supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediately
• Actively participates in the D&W safety improvement process/activities, e.g. Hazard Identification, Safety Suggestions, Safety Teams, etc.

Task

• Completes all required documentation pertaining to setups and removing dies
• Maintain and provide general maintenance of the dies/presses
• Guides Machine Operators on troubleshooting efforts
• Follow plant quality practices including Good Manufacturing Practices, or GMP’s
• Ability to set/insert/remove molds and/or dies
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards
• Maintains his or her work area in a neat condition
• Mold and trim die preparation
• Inspect and/or clean molds and return them to storage racks
• Performs tool changes and final adjustments
• Performs troubleshooting and adjustment of processing problems
• Support company Food Safety efforts through commitment and compliance to SQF standard practices and policies

QUALIFICATIONS

1.Willingness to work and follow verbal/written instructions

2. Basic computer skills

3. Must be able to read, write and speak English

4. Forklift certification may be required

5. Read blueprints and other necessary documentation

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND/OR LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this position employee may be exposed to extreme heat, moving mechanical parts and products with sharp edges.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Referral Bonus:  $1,000

More than a job.  Grow, belong, and make a difference.

At D&W Fine Pack, we don’t just make packaging, we build purpose, pride, and strong teams. Whether you’re launching your career or bringing years of experience, this is a place where you can grow, be supported, and make a real impact. Our culture is built on four core values that guide everything we do: 

• Dedicated to Excellence– We hold ourselves to high standards in safety, sustainability, quality, and service.
• Winning with Success– We keep improving to deliver more for our customers and community.
• Focused on Service– We listen, act fast, and support both our customers and each other.
• People with Purpose– We work as one team, showing respect, integrity, and care for all.

Benefits That Matter 

Taking care of our team is a priority. Our benefits include: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k with company match
• Short and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• FSAs for Medical & Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) –counseling, financial tools, legal help & more
• Wellness program
• Cancer Expert Now – access to expert consultations for cancer diagnosis and treatment guidance
• And more!

 If this sounds like the kind of company and team you want to grow with, we’d love to hear from you

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