Die Setter

Omnimax Careers • Taylor, MI

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About The Position

The Die Setter installs, aligns, and prepares specialized dies on manufacturing machinery, conducts test runs, performs quality assurance checks, and troubleshoots equipment issues to support efficient and safe production. The role includes loading materials and dies onto machines, checking parts with precision measuring tools, making adjustments, and maintaining a clean workspace to support smooth production-line operation.

The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, and loud noise. The role may also involve occasional exposure to extreme conditions at construction job sites. Physical activities include occasional sitting, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The employee may frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong understanding of machines, tools, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools accurately and meet strict specifications.
• Experience operating and setting up various types of machinery.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues and find effective solutions.
• Manual dexterity for handling tools and making delicate adjustments.
• Attention to detail to ensure proper die setup and high-quality part production.

Responsibilities

• Install and align dies, fixtures, and other tooling on production machinery, such as stamping presses.
• Load coils of sheet metal or other materials onto presses and position them for production.
• Conduct machinery test runs with new dies and make adjustments to ensure proper alignment, function, and part quality.
• Inspect produced parts with precision measuring tools, including calipers and micrometers, to verify specifications and tolerances.
• Identify and resolve equipment or die issues during production to minimize downtime.
• Perform routine maintenance on dies and equipment, identify potential problems, and coordinate repairs through the tool room when needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and follow safety protocols.
• Collaborate with machine operators on machinery setup and ongoing operation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED