Die Setter- $1,500 Sign-On Bonus

The Gund Company Inc • Noblesville, IN

10d • $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Gund Company has an immediate opening at our Noblesville, Indianapolis manufacturing plant for a full-time Die Setter to join our team!
Shift: 1st
Starting Hourly Wage: $26.00+
Bonus: $1,500 Sign-On Bonus
Plant/Work Location Address: Noblesville, IN

Since 1951, The Gund Company has been a family-owned manufacturer and fabricator of engineered material solutions specializing in customized electrical insulation parts. With 16+ facilities worldwide, we specialize in custom fabricated parts manufactured according to certified quality systems. We take a consultative, engineering approach to understanding customer needs and have a reputation for outstanding customer service and quality.

Job Summary Die Setter
Die setter is responsible for installing, aligning, adjusting, and removing dies used in mechanical stamping presses. Dies are precision tools designed to cut and form non-metallic material. This role ensures that production equipment is properly prepared to meet quality, safety, and efficiency standards. The Die Setter works closely with machine operators, supervisors, and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and ensure consistent product output.

Requirements

• 2+ years of prior hands on experience
• A High School Diploma or GED, vocational or job-related course work/training
• Mechanical aptitude
• Blueprint and technical drawing reading
• Precision measuring (calipers, micrometers, gauges)
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Nice To Haves

• Associates technical degree
• Prior experience in the manufacturing industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Installing dies into mechanical stamping presses
• Aligning and securing dies to exact specifications
• Adjusting settings (ram, timing, stroke length)
• Inspect sample parts to ensure quality and tolerances are met
• Troubleshooting defects like misalignment, cracks, or incomplete formation
• Maintaining and inspecting dies for wear or damage
• Following safety procedures due to heavy tooling and high-force equipment
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A safe and healthy work environment
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive, cost-effective employee benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability
• 401(k) retirement savings program with 50% employer match (up to 6% of contributions)
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) – The Gund Company is 30% employee-owned - Shares are awarded each year based on profitability with no out-of-pocket investment.
• Join a company that values your contribution and invests in your future. Apply today to start your career with The Gund Company!
• Reasonable accommodation(s) for may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position of Die Setter.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees