Now Hiring: Die Setters - 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Shift - Belleville Plant 2

Autokiniton•Belleville, MI

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About The Position

AUTOKINITON is hiring Die Setters for its Belleville Plant 2. This full-time, hourly role is part of the plant team and reports to the Production Supervisor. The Die Setter sets up dies, fixtures, and assemblies; prepares and monitors presses; verifies product dimensions; maintains production and quality records; and supports equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, process improvements, and new-die evaluation.

Responsibilities

Set up dies, fixtures, and assemblies in accordance with MIOSHA standards and company procedures.
Troubleshoot equipment failures and problems with appropriate personnel.
Set presses to an optimum speed and feed based on the operation, material, and finish to improve and maintain machine efficiency.
Maintain accurate and complete production and quality records.
Operate a press in an operator’s absence when needed.
Start the machine to obtain a first-run work piece and verify dimensional tolerances.
Perform routine and preventive maintenance and setup, including die setting and fastening and machine lubrication.
Recommend process and equipment adjustments to produce products that meet company standards and customer requirements.
Report equipment failures and unusual sounds or actions; complete necessary work orders and Process Change Authorizations when needed.
Monitor presses for proper operation and report malfunctions or problems to the supervisor and maintenance team.
Coordinate and pre-stage items needed for die changes.
Set up and program new jobs for initial runs, complete the required paperwork, and submit it to the supervisor.
Assist engineering personnel in testing and evaluating new dies.
Evaluate data and conduct experiments to develop applications for new equipment or improve techniques, procedures, and practices.