Die Setter (Weekend Shift)

Eaton CorporationFayetteville, NC
$23 - $30Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Die Setter (Weekend Shift) at our Fayetteville, NC site! The hourly rate for this position is $23.00-$29.76 per hour with an 11.12% shift premium for weekend shift hours worked per hour. CORE HOURS: 6AM - 6PM (FRIDAY - SUNDAY). Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Requirements

  • Must have a High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
  • Must have a minimum of six months experience setting dies in a manufacturing environment
  • Demonstrated proficiency with drawings and/or blueprints.
  • Able to drive a forklift and obtain forklift certification.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous experience with machine operation
  • Previous experience with operating a punch press machine

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate punch press machines using multiple progressive automatic dies and automatic feed equipment.
  • Perform work from manufacturing information, bills of material, written and/or oral instructions.
  • Utilize manufacturing information, determine necessary parts/inventory, jigs/fixtures, and obtain materials from stock areas.
  • Provide assistance to lower-level sheet metal fabricators/operators in performance of their duties as required.
  • Deliver material to/from workstations using material handling equipment, position work material on coil cradle/feeder. Ensure correct parts and matching documentation reach next process in a timely fashion.
  • Complete necessary preparation work such as wiping, degreasing, de-burring, or grinding of components.
  • Pick up and place scrap in appropriate containers. Documentation/record keeping may be required.
  • Operate punch presses and other metal-fabrication equipment as directed. Inspect parts periodically or as directed utilizing manufacturing information such as drawings/blueprints, make necessary adjustments as required. Keep accurate piece count and other applicable records. Inform Supervisor of any quality problems.
  • Transport die for installation and calibration using forklift.
  • Maintenance of equipment such as punches, dies, hydraulic clamping systems, material feeder systems, oiling/greasing, machine settings, changing of tooling, and minor adjustments may be necessary. Complete necessary maintenance check sheets and inform Supervisor and/or Maintenance personnel of any problems.
  • Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly fashion, keeping oil deposits off of floor.
  • Observe all health/hygiene and safety policies as directed and specified.
  • Dismantle previous set-ups after termination of order. Move dies to tool room if sharpening or maintenance is required.
  • Adjust all presses with power and/or automatic feeds at initial set-up and during production.
  • Clear jams and malfunctions.
  • Administer trial runs and first-part inspection.
  • Accountable for proper operation and placement of all safety-related equipment during set-up, operator briefing and production.

Benefits

  • Health benefits and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment!
  • 80 hours of paid holidays
  • Bi-Weekly pay
  • Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Wellness Reimbursement
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