Die Setter

IFab Corporation • Gastonia, NC

84d

About The Position

IFAB Corp is seeking a skilled Die Setter to join our manufacturing team. The Die Setter will be responsible for setting up, aligning, and adjusting dies on stamping and forming equipment to ensure accurate, high-quality production. This role is essential to maintaining efficient operations, minimizing scrap, and supporting safety standards in a fast-paced production environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school training is a plus.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Die Setter or Tooling Technician, preferably in metal stamping or forming.
• Experience with progressive, transfer, or coil-fed dies is highly desirable.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read blueprints, die diagrams, and schematics.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency in all work tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with coil-fed press lines, uncoilers, straighteners, and servo feeders.
• Experience in high-volume or automotive stamping environments.
• Ability to work overtime or flexible shifts as production demands.

Responsibilities

• Install and align dies on stamping presses according to specifications.
• Perform die adjustments and calibrations to ensure proper operation and part quality.
• Conduct trial runs and make necessary modifications to achieve precise tolerances.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to troubleshoot equipment and tooling issues.
• Maintain die setup records and document tooling adjustments for future reference.
• Ensure proper safety protocols are followed, including lockout/tagout procedures.
• Assist in routine maintenance and cleaning of dies and related equipment.
• Train and support operators on die operation and safety procedures.
• Monitor production runs to detect and correct issues promptly.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED