Are you the pro everyone calls when a press needs to run right now?
Erdrich USA needs a Die Changeover Technician who thrives in a fast-paced automotive environment and knows how to get tooling and machines production-ready—safely, quickly, and to spec. This is not entry-level; if you love shaving minutes off changeovers and dialing in quality, let’s talk.
You will
- Perform die and tooling changeovers on production equipment.
- Prep machines and tooling so runs start smoothly.
- Confirm setups hit quality requirements and production goals.
- Hunt down setup-related issues and reduce downtime.
- Use overhead cranes and forklifts safely during changeovers.
- Read and apply setup sheets, blueprints, work instructions, and production documents.
- Collaborate daily with production, maintenance, quality, and plant leadership.
- Suggest improvements that cut setup time and raise productivity.
- Help train operators and other setup personnel.
- Uphold 7S, safety, and housekeeping standards.
You bring
- 3+ years in manufacturing, stamping, metal forming, tooling, maintenance, or setup.
- Confidence executing independent machine and die changeovers.
- Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring equipment.
- Solid mechanical troubleshooting ability.
- Forklift and overhead crane experience (preferred).
- Automotive manufacturing background (preferred).
- Familiarity with SAP or manufacturing/production systems (plus).
- Flexibility for overtime and rotating shifts as needed.
What’s in it for you
- Stable automotive manufacturing setting where your expertise matters.
- Competitive pay aligned to experience.
- Real opportunities to broaden technical skills.
- Clear advancement to Team Lead, Maintenance, Tool & Die, Engineering Support, or Leadership.
- Hands-on impact on throughput, uptime, and quality.
Why now?
Because every minute counts on the floor—and your skill can turn minutes into momentum.