1st Shift Die Setter

Challenge Manufacturing•Richmond, KY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Die Setter sets up and changes dies on small and large (200-ton to 2500-ton) progressive, secondary, and transfer presses. The work follows prescribed Job Element Sheets (JES) and die setup sheets to ensure quality parts meet Challenge Manufacturing quality standards, production schedules, and engineering specifications. The position supports the company’s Quality Management System by following relevant policies, procedures, and work instructions; documenting nonconformities; participating in preventive and corrective actions and problem-solving; and containing suspect or defective materials. The Die Setter also maintains a clean work area, follows safety and environmental requirements, attends required training, and supports auditing and continuous-improvement activities. Duties include positioning and safely clamping dies, tools, feed guides, and guarding; threading metal strip from coils through pinch rollers or loading dies with metal blanks; and installing part ejection, air blasts, external oilers, and die-protection devices. The position is at the Richmond, Kentucky plant on first shift, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Occasional early arrivals, late stays, or weekend work may be required to meet customer needs and deadlines.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform job duties safely and effectively, including following work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions.
Basic measurement skills.
Basic mathematics skills.
Knowledge of control systems for programming purposes.
Ability to operate a Hilo/forklift and die truck.
Ability to work up to 12 hours per day, including Saturdays and Sundays.
Ability to meet the position’s expectations for reliability, accuracy, integrity, accountability, collaboration, conflict resolution, adapting to change, and using time effectively.

Nice To Haves

Metal stamping experience.
Die-setting experience in stamping.
Lockout/tagout experience.
Press-operating experience.

Responsibilities

Set up and change dies on progressive, secondary, and transfer presses ranging from 200 to 2500 tons, following Job Element Sheets and die setup sheets.
Position and safely clamp dies, tools, feed guides, and guarding.
Thread metal strip from coils through pinch rollers and/or load dies with metal blanks.
Install part ejection, air blasts, external oilers, and die-protection devices.
Understand and explain the company’s Quality Policy and the quality requirements relevant to the position.
Follow applicable quality policies, procedures, and work instructions; document and/or log nonconformities.
Participate in preventive actions, conduct corrective actions, and perform problem-solving analysis and reporting as required.
Stop work when appropriate and contain suspect or defective material or services to prevent further processing.
Maintain housekeeping in the personal work area and shared facility spaces.
Comply with applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, and statutory requirements.
Attend required training and educational programs and participate in needs analysis.
Participate in independent objective audits when requested and support continuous-improvement activities.
Move between work areas as needed to support plant flow and rotate through job responsibilities.