Die Setter

Specialty Manufacturing Buyer LLC•Ormond Beach, FL

121d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assembling tooling and setting up presses and other manufacturing equipment on the shop floor to support the production of drawn metal enclosures and stampings, including trimming, sizing, and finishing operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
1 year in mechanical disciplines related to die setting or 1 year die setter experience.
Ability to read and interpret blue prints and drawings.
Ability to use all die setters tools and measuring devices.
Ability to troubleshoot and analyze equipment and production problems.
Ability to work with other resources to correct problems.
Ability to convey information accurately and effectively.
Good understanding and working knowledge of manufacturing processes.

Nice To Haves

Lean manufacturing experience preferred.
Experience in deep draw metal stamping industry preferred.
Learns and practices lean principles and applies tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

Provides support to press operators or other production personnel whenever quality or production problems occur.
Installs proper tooling.
Checks for accuracy, fit, sharpness and print specifications.
Sets-up various equipment to meet production schedule.
Performs preliminary “first-piece inspection”.
Checks for height, I.D., O.D., wall thickness, finish, and other criteria specified in the shop orders or special instructions.
Follows all safety rules and procedures.
Operates shop-floor production control system.
Helps maintain accurate records for raw material, work-in-process and finished goods.
Runs presses in the absence of operators.
Participates in continuous improvement processes individually and with teams, and champions projects to improve cost, quality and delivery.
Participates as a member of the Manufacturing Team.
Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies.
Coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members.
Attends appropriate team meetings.
Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues affecting cohesiveness.
Actively looks for ways and reinforce actions needed, in order to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.
Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.