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Pack Assembler

Penn Engineering
Waterford, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/9/2026

POSITION SUMMARY:

At PennEngineering, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. You can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and belonging are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every employee that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

  • To follow header schedule and make sure Formax machines have die packs ready for upcoming setups.
  • This includes pulling the necessary job box, checking to ensure all tools are ready for installation.
  • In accordance to the setup sheets making sure all dies, spacers and loose tools are ready for proper station.
  • Installing all punches, dies, fingers on transfers. Build cutter pack (changing the cutter and quill and setting the gap).
  • Making needed settings to punch wedges, IFO timing
  • On packs returning from heading the work is as follows:
  • Pull and clean all tools in punch pack, die pack and transfer fingers.
  • Review the progressions and last piece off to make sure all tools are still good and can be used on next run.
  • If tools need replaced they are replaced at this time, and green card put on box and returned to shelf. If tools are not available then it is noted on the sheet and the red card is displayed to show we lack tools.
  • Once tooling is taken care of then punch block and die block and IFO are cleaned and readied for next setup.

 

Safety:

  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
  • Follow all safety requirements to avoid injury to self and fellow employees
  • Create and maintain a safe work environment; repair and/or report non-conformances to company safety policies and guidelines
  • Perform the necessary safety requirements to avoid injury to self and fellow employees

Work Environment:

  • Clean, professional, well-kept manufacturing plant
  • Non air conditioned environment

Physical Demands:

  • 80% of the time standing
  • Will require walking and standing as well for 10 hr. shift
  • Lifting, pushing, or pulling of up to 40 lbs. regularly
  • Attention to detail is required

Qualifications:

Education and Experience Required:

  • 3 years of cold heading experience or die assembly/repair.
  • Basic computer skills; email, Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Monday through Friday, 10 working hours daily.
  • Saturday work when necessary.

 

Position Type/Expectations of Working Hours:

  • Hourly position
  • Monday through Friday, minimum 8 working hours daily
  • Occasional Saturday when necessary

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