Tool & Die Setter

Looking for a manufacturing career that gives you four days off every week? Van-Am Tool & Engineering is hiring a Tool & Die Setter for our weekend manufacturing shift. Work three 12-hour days-Friday, Saturday, and Sunday-36 hours total, and get paid as if you worked 40 hours through our weekend shift differential.

This is a high-impact manufacturing role supporting our stamping operations. Your work directly drives manufacturing efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery in a precision metal manufacturing environment.

• Set up and remove stamping dies in a production manufacturing setting
• Perform die adjustments, minor repairs, and preventive maintenance
• Troubleshoot tooling and press issues to reduce manufacturing downtime
• Read blueprints and manufacturing setup documentation
• Verify first-piece quality to ensure manufacturing standards are met
• Partner with operators and supervisors to meet manufacturing production goals
• Maintain safe, organized manufacturing work areas

• 1+ year of experience in manufacturing, stamping, or metal fabrication preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing equipment
• Ability to read prints and follow manufacturing instructions
• Experience with progressive or transfer dies is a plus
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in an active manufacturing environment

• Work only three days per week
• Weekend shift differential pays you as if you worked 40 hours
• Competitive base pay plus shift premium
• Stable, growing manufacturing company serving aerospace and defense customers

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Career advancement in a high-performance manufacturing organization

If you want strong pay, real work-life balance, and a hands‑on manufacturing career with long‑term opportunity, apply today.

As a federal government contractor, Van-Am Tool & Engineering is required to maintain a drug‑free workplace under the Drug-Free Workplace Act. As part of the hiring process, all candidates who receive a conditional job offer must undergo a pre-employment drug test, which includes testing for marijuana, regardless of state legalization.

Testing is conducted after a job offer is extended, and results are kept confidential. A positive result may impact the final offer of employment. Van-Am complies with all applicable Federal, State (including Missouri and Iowa), and DOT regulations, where relevant.

Van-Am is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.