Die setter

A Die Setter is responsible for safe and effective execution of die and coil setup activities, including support activities such as safety checks, roles during changeover activities, readiness checks, participation in the daily management system and 5S in the die storage areas and on assets. Additionally, if requested by management, they may perform die PM, finger/gripper rebuilds, die wash, and date stamp changes.

• Wears required PPE and is aware of all safety key points related to the job and work area. Ensures proper lockout/tagout procedures are followed.
• Monitors the work environment for safe working conditions and safe behaviors by others. Takes action as necessary to maintain health and safety of others, provides direct feedback and reports any risk behavior and unsafe conditions to Team Leader.
• By learning multiple jobs through job‑instruction training, develops full skill in the execution of standardized work for each process, including a thorough understanding and capability to execute all key and knack points.
• Diligently executes Standardized Work during all production periods.
• Performs all tasks on their daily checklist for cranes and operates and pre‑inspects straps and slings before use.
• Responsible for cleaning and inspecting bolster plates, die tops, and bottoms.
• Completes required PM die set equipment activities and check sheets as needed.
• Completes finger/gripper rebuild activities as needed.
• Aligns pins in bolsters and ensures bolts are tight and properly fastened.
• Maintains the die storage area organized and clean when pulling or placing dies, putting dies in the correct locations.
• Prepares dies for production by setting, bolting, centering and securely fastening dies to the bolster, and changing date stamps.
• Sets up coils for coil‑fed assets.
• Executes role in SMED as specified by standardized work.
• Conducts safety checks on all equipment and light curtains when performing duties.
• Provides technical support, troubleshooting, and implementation of corrective actions as a team player.
• Improves overall safety and efficiency by taking a proactive lead in continuous improvement activities, especially related to tool maintenance, preparation, and execution of die changes.
• Immediately notifies Team Leader of any identified situation that may put the quality of products at risk.
• Acts as a team player and takes an active role in housekeeping of the work area (5S).
• Helps in opening, flipping, and washing dies in the tool room as needed.
• Completes any other duties as deemed necessary or appropriate.

• Flexible relative to the work schedule, including possible mandatory overtime.
• Ability to work under pressure to tight timelines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Experience with high tonnage presses and operation.
• Problem‑solving skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Self‑motivated.
• Familiar with automated tooling.