Die Setter - 3rd Shift

AutokinitonBelleville, MI
Onsite

About The Position

We are AUTOKINITON (pronounced auto-ken-i-TAHN). AUTOKINITON delivers operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics. We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

Requirements

  • Sets up dies, fixtures or assemblies in accordance with MIOSHA standards and company procedures.
  • Troubleshoots equipment failures and problems with appropriate personnel.
  • Sets press to optimum speed and feed of machine according to type of operation, specified material and finish to improve and maintain machine efficiency.
  • Maintain accurate and complete production and quality records.
  • Operators a press in operators absence when needed.
  • Starts machine to obtain first run work piece and verifies dimensional tolerances.
  • Performs routine and preventative maintenance and setup including, but not limited to, die setting/fastening, machine lubrication, tools utilized include hand held pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, die bars, etc.
  • Recommends adjustments to processes and equipment to produce a product that meets company standards and customer requirements.
  • Reports equipment failures and unusual sounds or actions while operating equipment. Fills out necessary work orders and/or PCA’s (Process Change Authorizations) when needed.
  • Monitors press for proper operation and reports any malfunctions or problems to supervisor and maintenance.
  • Coordinate and pre-stage all necessary items for die change.
  • Set up and program new jobs on initial run. Fill out proper paperwork and turn in to Supervisor.
  • Assists engineering personnel in testing and evaluating new dies.
  • Evaluates data and conducts experiments to develop application of new equipment or improved techniques, procedures or practices.

Responsibilities

  • Sets up dies, fixtures or assemblies in accordance with MIOSHA standards and company procedures.
  • Troubleshoots equipment failures and problems with appropriate personnel.
  • Sets press to optimum speed and feed of machine according to type of operation, specified material and finish to improve and maintain machine efficiency.
  • Maintain accurate and complete production and quality records.
  • Operators a press in operators absence when needed.
  • Starts machine to obtain first run work piece and verifies dimensional tolerances.
  • Performs routine and preventative maintenance and setup including, but not limited to, die setting/fastening, machine lubrication, tools utilized include hand held pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, die bars, etc.
  • Recommends adjustments to processes and equipment to produce a product that meets company standards and customer requirements.
  • Reports equipment failures and unusual sounds or actions while operating equipment. Fills out necessary work orders and/or PCA’s (Process Change Authorizations) when needed.
  • Monitors press for proper operation and reports any malfunctions or problems to supervisor and maintenance.
  • Coordinate and pre-stage all necessary items for die change.
  • Set up and program new jobs on initial run. Fill out proper paperwork and turn in to Supervisor.
  • Assists engineering personnel in testing and evaluating new dies.
  • Evaluates data and conducts experiments to develop application of new equipment or improved techniques, procedures or practices.
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