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Press setup technician

Leggett & Platt
Des Plaines, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/8/2027

Overview

The Press Setup Technician is responsible for setting up, assembling, disassembling, and adjusting dies on extrusion and press equipment to support efficient production operations. This position ensures equipment is properly prepared for product changeovers, assists production personnel with troubleshooting during production runs, and supports operational goals through leadership, training, material handling, and strict adherence to safety requirements in a clean and safe environment that supports the company’s mission statement and vision.

Responsibilities

Oversee production employees to ensure job duties are performed safely and effectively.

· Starts machines and observes machine operation to detect product or material defects or malfunctions of machine.

· Understanding and troubleshooting dies including all phases of die use from set up to re-sharpening.

· Measure accurately and precisely.

· Manage and perform preventive maintenance.

· Foster open communication with production manager, tool & die maintenance personnel to keep production efficiency.

· Ensure quality of scrap and work is to standards.

· Identify, record and report problems relating to the product, process and quality

· Promotes safety, cleanliness and process policies and procedures throughout their departments and the entire company.

· Open and/or Closing the building making sure all is secure.

· Manage housekeeping in all departments.

· Initiate corrective and preventive action when necessary.

· Help assist in cross training other employees.

· Build a team that works together for the common good of Vertex and it’s employee/partners.

· Embrace safety and quality policies.

· Embrace Continuous Improvement practices

· Perform other duties as requested or as deemed appropriate.

Qualifications

· High School diploma or equivalent

· 2-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment

· Experience with machine setup helpful

· Bilingual Spanish/English

· Leadership qualities a must and supervisor skills helpful

· Must be a self-starter with a winning attitude

· Must lead by example

· Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

· Must be able to interact effectively with all levels within the company.

· Must be detail oriented and well organized.

· Possess the ability to motivate others and cultivate teamwork.

· Must have safety knowledge and experience

· Forklift Certification

· Ability to multi task and prioritize

This role offers an engaging environment where your technical skills will directly impact product quality and operational success. We value safety-minded professionals who are eager to learn new techniques while maintaining high standards of craftsmanship in metal fabrication. Join us today and be part of a team dedicated to excellence in manufacturing!

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off

Salary : $20 - $25

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