Operator

Ebway LLC•Fort Lauderdale, FL

3d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

EBway LLC is seeking an experienced Metal Stamping Press Setup Operator / Die Setter to independently prepare, adjust, operate, and troubleshoot stamping presses. The role involves complete press setups and changeovers, die installation and alignment, coil-feeding system setup, press parameter adjustments, first-piece inspection, and maintaining consistent production quality. The operator is expected to recognize setup problems, make appropriate adjustments, and help prevent damage to dies and press components. The position operates in a precision metal stamping manufacturing environment in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The operator works with hydraulic and other stamping presses and materials including stainless steel, carbon steel, copper, and other production materials. Work is full-time and on-site, Monday through Friday, with overtime as needed. Pay is $20–$30 per hour depending on experience. The role requires hands-on work around machinery, metal coils, sharp edges, and industrial equipment. The employee must be able to stand, walk, bend, handle tooling and materials within safety limits, and use required personal protective equipment. Mechanical assistance should be used when required, and essential job functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience operating and setting up metal stamping presses is stated as preferred in the required qualifications section.
Demonstrated ability to perform complete die changes and press setups with limited supervision.
Experience with hydraulic or mechanical stamping presses.
Experience setting up coil feeders, straighteners, and related equipment.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, production instructions, and setup documentation.
Experience using micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring equipment.
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Understanding of stamping dies, punches, strippers, die shoes, and related tooling components.
Ability to work independently and follow established safety and quality procedures.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality parts.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform hands-on manufacturing work throughout the shift.
Ability to lift and handle tooling, materials, and equipment within established safety limits, using mechanical assistance when required.
Ability to work safely around moving machinery, metal coils, sharp edges, and industrial equipment.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of metal stamping setup experience.
Experience with compound dies and progressive dies.
Experience with precision metal stamping and tight-tolerance components.
Familiarity with hydraulic press controls, PLC interfaces, and programmable press parameters.
Experience with automatic coil feeders and straightening equipment.
Experience working with stainless steel, carbon steel, or copper.
Ability to identify tooling problems and assist with troubleshooting.
Experience operating forklifts or other industrial material-handling equipment.
Experience improving setup times, reducing scrap, and increasing production efficiency.

Responsibilities

Perform complete stamping press setups and changeovers independently.
Read and interpret production travelers, routing reports, setup sheets, blueprints, and control plans.
Select, inspect, install, secure, and align stamping dies and tooling; verify alignment and clearances before production.
Use forklifts and other approved material-handling equipment safely during die changes.
Verify raw material specifications and identification; load and position metal coils on coil cradles and feeding equipment.
Set up and adjust automatic coil feeders, straighteners, material guides, lubrication systems, and material pitch.
Set up and adjust hydraulic and other stamping presses, including tonnage, ram positions, stops, feed-start positions, safety parameters, and part-ejection timing.
Perform controlled test strokes and fine-tune machine settings before production.
Produce first-piece samples and inspect parts against drawings and specifications using precision measuring instruments.
Submit first-piece samples for Quality Department approval and adjust setups based on inspection results.
Perform in-process inspections and monitor dimensions, burrs, edge quality, surface defects, and other quality issues.
Diagnose and correct stamping press, tooling, feeding, ejection, sensor, air blow-off, kicker, and material-chopper problems.
Identify die misalignment, tooling wear, and repair needs; coordinate with the Tool Room and Quality Department.
Recommend improvements to setup methods, production efficiency, material utilization, and tooling performance.
Operate presses safely and efficiently after first-piece approval, monitor performance, and maintain consistent output.
Complete production records, setup sheets, and required documentation; record setup adjustments for future runs.
Identify, protect, and store dies and tooling after production; maintain an organized and clean work area.
Communicate with supervisors, Quality, Maintenance, and Tool Room personnel.