Progressive Die Stamping Setup Technician

Progressive Die Stamping Setup Technician Picture your first hour at Weiss Industries: you scan the production schedule, head to a Minster press, and begin dialing in a progressive die. You rig a coil with a hoist, thread the strip, set the scrap chutes, and run a meticulous first-piece inspection against the blueprint. When the dimensions check out, you release the job, coach a nearby operator on best practices, and keep an eye on multiple machines as parts roll off within spec.

That’s a typical start to your day here.

What you’ll doSet up and run stamping presses for both single-hit and progressive-die jobs, along with related production equipment used for forming, shaping, and stamping.

Rig and move coil and strip materials using cranes, hoists, or tow motors as needed.

Configure scrap chute arrangements to ensure safe, reliable material flow and waste handling.

Verify parts meet all blueprint specifications before starting production or handing off to another operator; perform regular in-process checks.

Read and interpret engineering blueprints with advanced accuracy, translating requirements into precise setups.

Maintain quality through routine inspections, visual checks, and measurement verification; document results.

Troubleshoot mechanical issues quickly to minimize downtime and sustain throughput.

Run and monitor multiple machines concurrently as needed to meet schedule and quality goals.

Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area in alignment with company policies and safety standards.

Develop and train fellow operators, sharing setup techniques and quality methods.

What you bring

Advanced skill with stamping presses, associated tooling, and other production equipment, including tool/die/mold setup experience.

Expert-level blueprint reading and parts inspection methods, including verifying part measurements match prints.

Strength in visual inspection, defect identification, root-cause determination, containment planning, and solution recommendations.

Mechanical aptitude and strong troubleshooting skills for equipment and process issues.

Clear, effective communication in a fast-moving production environment.

Hands-on experience with Laser, MIG, and TIG welding processes, including welding setups for production.

You should be proficient in Quality inspection

Equipment and mechanical troubleshooting

Machine safety inspections

Machine setups for production runs Blueprint reading

Tool/die/mold setup

Excellent communication skills

Tools & technologies you’ll handle

Stamping Press (Minster, Aida, Federal)
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