Die Setter

Job Title:    Die Setter, 1st Shift                        

Reports To:  Production Supervisor                    

Department: Production 

Location: Ice Industries Deerfield, 320 N Mason-Montgomery Rd, Mason, OH 45040

Starting Rate: $21.50

 

General Function: Removal and set up of stamping dies in a safe and timely manner.  

 

Job Duties:

• Adjusting dies to obtain an acceptable product through quality control. 

• Write tool repair tags and communicate with die storage for tool and die transit to die shop.

• Communicate all issues with machines, tools, and set-ups working towards continuous improvement.

• Set all safety devices and provide a thorough check of each safety device before turning the press over to production.  

• Informing each press operator on their particular die/dies, instruct them on safe operation. 

• Complete all parameters on all set-ups and create new parameters on new jobs.

• Make proper changeovers on dies and obtain and return changeover parts to and from assigned destinations.

• Troubleshoot and assist in troubleshooting with die makers when necessary. 

• Lubricate dies daily, including draw pins, guidepost, bushings, cam drivers, etc

• Keep the proper oil mixture at each die that requires it for the operator's use.

• Relieve operators on an emergency basis, when necessary.

• Polish dies due to galling when needed.

• Maintain bolt carts, bolsters on presses, racks, and cabinets clean and orderly fashion.

• All other duties as assigned by management

Working Conditions:  Plant environment, working on and around machinery.  Moving and setting large stamping dies up to 50K lbs.  

 

Physical Component(s):  Standing 7.7 hours, capable of lifting from 10lbs - 40 lbs consistently to include; pushing, pulling, bending, some stooping, and reaching, using manual tools and compressed air impact guns.  

 

Education/Experience:  Experience in set-up and operation of the large stamping press.  Must be capable of learning to troubleshoot issues with stamping die and press.

 

Other Requirements:  

• Good communication skills

• Must be capable of completing required paperwork.

• Capable of being trained in Lock-out/Tag-out, crane, and die-setting.

• Capable of driving a tow motor/die cart