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Die Setter

Nichols Portland Inc
Wilcox, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/28/2025 CLOSED ON 12/27/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Die Setter position at Nichols Portland Inc?

  • ·         Learn the proper operation, set up, and tear down of presses and equipment and the proper handling of parts
  • ·         Learn to set up straight all and flanged dies
  • ·         Learn to adjust tooling and/or press for fill, kick off, weight, and speed
  • ·         Must be able to properly operate/adjust molding and sizing presses and perform work in other areas as needed
  • ·         Learn to read all blueprints and part prints
  • ·         Must be able to move materials such as powder, tailings, skids, racks, tote boxes, baskets, tools, and parts
  • ·         Follow special handling instructions
  • ·         Maintain maximum production as determined by Supervisor
  • ·         Notify Supervisor of unusual losses of powder of powder at presses, such as loose powder from shaker shoe, top of workspace or excessive powder and parts in tailing cans, or any irregularities in production or equipment
  • ·         Report any tool breakage before removing any tools from the press
  • ·         Be able to fill out and put in all necessary paperwork, including quality checks, routers, etc. whether on paper or in the computers, that is required for the job
  • ·         Familiar with the location and use of procedures, instructions, and documentation used in the Molding Department
  • ·         Must properly report, segregate, and identify parts/products that are non-conforming
  • ·         Notify supervisor of any irregularities or needs of parts or supplies
  • ·         Must communicate essential shift information with incoming shift person
  • ·         Must be aware of current Quality Management System regarding Quality Policies and how their job activities affect the system
  • ·         Keep presses and equipment clean, and area organized and free of debris
  • ·         Must be able to work well with others
  • ·         May be required to move powders, help in other departments, perform inspection functions
  • ·         May be required to perform special clean-up of press pits, presses, tooling, tooling racks, and general cleanup of the plant
  • ·         Perform other duties as assigned by manager/supervisor

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