Die Setter III

Pay Rate: $25.00 - $35.00 Per hour
Shift: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6 AM - 6 PM

Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate punch press machines using multiple progressive automatic dies and automatic feed equipment.
• Operate other steel fabrication equipment as assigned.
• Direct and assist co-workers in the operation of presses and fabrication of parts on a repetitive and non-repetitive basis.
• Perform work from manufacturing information, bills of material, written and/or oral instructions.
• Utilize manufacturing information to determine necessary parts/inventory, jigs/fixtures, and obtain materials from stock areas.
• Deliver material to/from workstations using material handling equipment and position work material on coil cradle/feeder.
• Complete necessary preparation such as wiping, degreasing, de-burring, or grinding of components.
• Pick up and place scrap in appropriate containers. Documentation/record keeping may be required.
• Operate punch presses and other metal-fabrication equipment as directed. Inspect parts periodically or as directed utilizing manufacturing information such as drawings/blueprints.
• Transport dies for installation and calibration using a forklift.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly fashion; keeping oil deposits off the floor.
• Observe all health/hygiene and safety policies as directed and specified.
• Dismantle previous set-ups after termination of order and move dies to tool room if sharpening or maintenance is required.
• Adjust all presses with power and/or automatic feeds at initial set-up and during production.
• Clear jams and malfunctions. Administer trial runs and first-part inspection.
• Accountable for proper operation and placement of all safety-related equipment during set-up, operator briefing, and production.

Requirements:

• Experience in operating punch press machines and other steel fabrication equipment.
• Ability to perform work from manufacturing information, bills of material, and instructions.
• Proficiency in using material handling equipment and positioning work material on coil cradle/feeder.
• Capability to perform necessary preparation such as wiping, degreasing, de-burring, or grinding of components.
• Competence in maintaining equipment and work area in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Adherence to health/hygiene and safety policies.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in directing and assisting co-workers in the operation of presses and fabrication of parts.
• Proficiency in inspecting parts utilizing manufacturing information such as drawings/blueprints.
• Skill in transporting dies for installation and calibration using a forklift.