Die Set Technician​/Stamping Press Operator - 1st Shift

Die Set Technician / Stamping Press Operator - 1st Shift

Job Category: Production

Requisition Number: DIESE
003971

Posted: July 2, 2026

Schedule: Full-Time

Findlay - FPC, Findlay Products Corp. | FPC, 2045 Industrial Drive, Findlay, OH 45840, USA

• Maintains the responsibilities and essential functions of a Die Set Technician.
• Will have complete knowledge of die setting, press parameters, and the ability to start the press from a complete shutdown condition.
• Initiates press production runs to a continuous mode.
• Performs quality inspection checks, First Off/Last Off inspections and all “Inspection Strategy” procedures.
• Transports dies, performs die sets up and changes dies in transfer press according to the production schedule.
• Performs all rail setups, and makes sure they are hooked up correctly and working properly.
• Installs, positions, and aligns dies on the bolster.
• Trains part packers on how to perform their job properly.
• Must be able to maximize each job/die when it is in the press.
• Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through documented Team discussions. Improvement events will be used to optimize utilization of the transfer presses.
• Must document all issues with a die and/or press in detail, and communicate those issues to the Press Improvement Teams.
• Works intimately with the Press Improvement Team, Tool & Die and Maintenance to optimize press utilization, changeover time, press repairs and die repairs.
• Required to make gripper adjustments, end stop adjustments and adjust coil feed parameters to minimize press downtime.
• Performs small maintenance repairs, as needed.
• Strictly adheres to all safety regulations, according to company policy.
• Establish and maintain excellent housekeeping habits.
• Performs other essential functions as assigned.

• Preferred Education: High School / GED or better.
• Preferred Experience: Must be mechanically inclined & initiative to drive improvement to meet established performance goals.
• Preferred Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Crane.
• Preferred
  
  Skills:
  
  Crane (Novice).
• Preferred Behaviors: Detail Oriented;
  Ability to Make an Impact.

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