Die Setter
About The Position
The Die Setter is responsible for the removal and setup of stamping dies in a safe and timely manner. This role involves adjusting dies for quality control, communicating with die storage and the die shop for tool transit, and troubleshooting issues with machines and tools to drive continuous improvement. The Die Setter ensures all safety devices are set and checked before turning the press over to production and instructs press operators on safe die operation. They complete setup parameters, create new parameters for new jobs, and manage die changeovers and parts. Additionally, they lubricate dies daily, maintain proper oil mixtures, and may relieve operators in emergencies. The role also includes polishing dies, maintaining a clean work area, and performing other duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
- Experience in set-up and operation of the large stamping press.
- Must be capable of learning to troubleshoot issues with stamping die and press.
- Good communication skills
- Must be capable of completing required paperwork.
- Capable of being trained in Lock-out/Tag-out, crane, and die-setting.
- Capable of driving a tow motor/die cart
Responsibilities
- Adjusting dies to obtain an acceptable product through quality control.
- Write tool repair tags and communicate with die storage for tool and die transit to die shop.
- Communicate all issues with machines, tools, and set-ups working towards continuous improvement.
- Set all safety devices and provide a thorough check of each safety device before turning the press over to production.
- Inform each press operator on their particular die/dies, instruct them on safe operation.
- Complete all parameters on all set-ups and create new parameters on new jobs.
- Make proper changeovers on dies and obtain and return changeover parts to and from assigned destinations.
- Troubleshoot and assist in troubleshooting with die makers when necessary.
- Lubricate dies daily, including draw pins, guidepost, bushings, cam drivers, etc.
- Keep the proper oil mixture at each die that requires it for the operator's use.
- Relieve operators on an emergency basis, when necessary.
- Polish dies due to galling when needed.
- Maintain bolt carts, bolsters on presses, racks, and cabinets clean and orderly fashion.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
