Die Setup Technician | 2nd shift

MiTek • Tolleson, AZ

5d

About The Position

The Die Setup Technician demonstrates proficiency in operating automatic equipment, forklifts, and overhead cranes, and in setting, changing, troubleshooting, and cleaning stamping dies. The technician proactively applies their knowledge to improve equipment and processes. The position is assigned to second shift, but the selected candidate must complete an initial training period on first shift before moving to the regular second-shift schedule.

The role involves setting up manufacturing machinery and stamping dies in presses, carrying out scheduled tooling changes, performing basic troubleshooting and tool-and-die repairs to keep production on schedule, and completing required preventative maintenance. The technician monitors presses, tooling, and secondary systems during production to ensure proper operation. Attendance during the regularly scheduled shift is essential, including arriving on time and ready to work, and working overtime as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Effectively communicate with coworkers and management regarding work and safety issues.
• Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Apply common-sense understanding to detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Comprehend job training and safety instructions.
• Read a tape measure.
• Complete an initial training period on first shift before transitioning to the regular second-shift schedule.
• Work overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

• Some PC skills.
• Previous forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up machinery for manufacturing.
• Set up stamping dies in presses.
• Perform tooling changes according to schedules.
• Perform simple troubleshooting and tool-and-die repairs to keep production on schedule.
• Perform required preventative maintenance.
• Monitor presses, tooling, and secondary systems for proper operation during manufacturing.
• Attend work during the regularly scheduled shift, arrive on time, and be ready at the workstation at the start of the shift.
• Work overtime as required.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 13 annual holidays
• Volunteer time off
• Day-one medical and prescription drug plans
• Dental and vision plans
• Paid caregiver leave
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption reimbursement
• Performance and incentive bonuses
• Career advancement and training opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups
• Tuition reimbursement
• Matching 401(k) contributions
• Profit sharing
• Employer-paid short-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Access to pay through the myFlexPay partner

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED