Job Title: Die Setter

Job Description

We are seeking skilled Die Setters to join our team on the 2nd shift. You will work closely with the Die Repair team and Operators. This role is essential in ensuring proper setup and operation of stamping dies, contributing to our production process.

Responsibilities

• Set up stamping dies including progressive and transfer presses
• Change tools and ensure proper setup of dies and equipment
• Understand and troubleshoot shut heights
• 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
• Bring proper conveyors to the press and set up as required per setup instructions
• Unbolt dies after production run, ensure scrap is removed, and place dies in the proper location
• Unhook transfer system items and place them in proper storage locations if applicable
• Set up a job in the press, including setting the die and necessary equipment, and first piece approvals
• Competently operate the overhead crane

Essential Skills

• 4+ years of experience as a metal stamping die setter
• Forklift and Crane Certification
• Ability to set up and adjust dies, jigs, fixtures, and cutting tools of progressive dies
• Understanding and troubleshooting shut heights
• Ability to load sheet metal coils and dies into presses
• Experience with progressive dies of 400 to 2200 tonnage
• Strong safety knowledge when setting dies and running a forklift/crane

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues
• Experience with Schuler Press
• Ability to process and identify defective items/parts
• Quality inspection/assurance using mics, calipers, and gauges

Why Work Here?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401K match. You will have the unique opportunity to help shape the plant's future and work within a team that values innovation and growth. We are expanding operations and plan to launch a 3rd shift by early 2025.

Work Environment

Our facility is an older building that has been undergoing upgrades and improvements. It includes both a stamping side and a robotic weld side. We operate on the 1st shift from 7am - 3pm, Monday to Friday, with some Saturdays as needed. The work environment is dynamic and collaborative, with new projects and continuous growth opportunities.

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 Fraser,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 25, 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.