Job Title: Die Setter

Job Description

We are looking to add two experienced die setters to our team. In this role, you will work closely with the Die Repair and Operators on the 2nd shift. This position requires strong attendance and reliability as the team is currently facing attendance issues. The shift runs from 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Set up stamping dies

• Utilize progressive and transfer press knowledge

• Change tools out

• Properly set up dies and equipment

• Set the next die up and onto the press

• Clean press bolster and ram prior to setting a die, as well as cleaning both upper and lower die parallels

• Follow setup instructions to bring the proper conveyors to the press and set them up as required

• Unbolt dies after production runs, remove scrap, and place them in the proper location

• Unhook transfer system items and store them properly if applicable

• Set up a job in the press, including setting the die and necessary equipment, and obtaining first piece approvals

• Competently operate the overhead crane

Essential Skills

• 4+ years experience as a metal stamping die setter

• Forklift and Crane Certification

• Experience in setting up and adjusting dies, jigs, fixtures, and cutting tools of progressive dies

• Ability to load sheet metal coils and dies into presses

• Experience with progressive dies ranging from 400 to 2200 tonnage

• Knowledge of starting up and operating presses on the floor

• Strong safety knowledge when setting dies and operating a forklift/crane

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues

• Schuler Press experience

• Ability to process and identify defective items/parts

• Quality inspection/assurance skills (using micrometers, calipers, and gauges)

Why Work Here?

We offer a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401K match. You will have the opportunity to help shape the plant from the ground up as we are working to match our benefits to the market. Our team is dedicated to growth, with plans to launch a 3rd shift by Q4 2024/Q1 2025. Additionally, you will receive long-term disability coverage and accrue benefits after 90 days.

Work Environment

Our facility is recently expanded into the USA, taking on new projects and business. We have launched a 2nd shift and are working towards a 3rd shift. The building is older but has been undergoing renovations to improve the working environment, including new fixtures. The facility includes a stamping side and a robotic weld side.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Warren, Michigan.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $49920.00 - $54080.00/yr.

Working thru new benefits package and working with the US to match the market

Starting from the ground up; would help get to make the plant what it is.

They just launched their 2nd shift; would eventually launch 3rd shift by Q4 / Q1 2025

Health

Dental

Vision

401K Match

2 Weeks PTO after 90 days

LTD

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Center Line,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 14, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.