Die Setter

Job Summary: Die Setter

Die Setter installs, aligns, and prepares specialized dies on manufacturing machinery, conducts test runs, performs quality assurance checks, and troubleshoots equipment issues to ensure efficient and safe production of parts. Key responsibilities include loading materials and dies onto machines, using precision measuring tools to check parts for quality and adherence to specifications, performing necessary adjustments, and maintaining the workspace to prevent problems and ensure smooth operation of production lines. 

Responsibilities:

• Setup & Preparation: 

Install and align dies, fixtures, and other tooling onto production machinery, such as stamping presses. 

• Material Handling: 

Load coils of sheet metal or other materials onto presses and ensure they are properly positioned for production. 

• Testing & Adjustment: 

Conduct test runs of machinery with the new dies to ensure proper alignment and function, then make necessary adjustments to guarantee the quality of produced parts. 

• Quality Control: 

Inspect the produced parts using precision measuring tools, such as calipers and micrometers, to verify they meet required specifications and tolerances. 

• Troubleshooting: 

Identify and resolve issues or malfunctions with the equipment and dies during production to minimize downtime. 

• Maintenance: 

Perform routine maintenance on dies and equipment to identify potential problems and coordinate repairs through the tool room when needed. 

• Safety & Housekeeping: 

Maintain a clean and safe work environment, ensuring all safety protocols are followed. 

• Collaboration: 

Work with machine operators to ensure the correct setup and ongoing operation of the machinery. 

Skills & Qualifications

• Mechanical Aptitude: Strong understanding of machines, tools, and manufacturing processes. 
• Precision: Ability to use precision measuring tools and work with high accuracy to meet strict specifications. 
• Technical Skills: Experience with operating and setting up various types of machinery. 
• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues and find effective solutions. 
• Manual Dexterity: Required for handling tools and making delicate adjustments. 
• Attention to Detail: Crucial for ensuring proper die setup and high-quality part production. 

Education and Experience:

Education:

High School Diploma/ GED

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.