Die Setter III

Shift: Friday, Sat and Sunday from 6 AM - 6 PM

Summary:

• Set up and operate punch press machines using multiple progressive automatic dies and automatic feed equipment.
• Operate other steel fabrication equipment as assigned.
• Direct and assist co-workers in operation of presses and fabrication of parts on a repetitive and non-repetitive basis.
• May direct the press operation duties of other Fabricator/Operators and/or Die-Setters.

Responsibilities:

• Perform work from manufacturing information, bills of material, written and/or oral instructions.
• Utilize manufacturing information to determine necessary parts/inventory, jigs/fixtures, and obtain materials from stock areas.
• Aid lower-level sheet metal fabricators/operators in performance of their duties as required.
• Deliver material to/from workstations using material handling equipment, position work material on coil cradle/feeder.
• Complete necessary preparation such as wiping, degreasing, de-burring, or grinding of components.
• Pick up and place scrap in appropriate containers. Documentation/record keeping may be required.
• Operate punch presses and other metal-fabrication equipment as directed. Inspect parts periodically or as directed utilizing manufacturing information such as drawings/blueprints.
• Transport dies for installation and calibration using forklift.
• Maintain equipment such as punches, dies, hydraulic clamping systems, material feeder systems, oiling/greasing, machine settings, changing of tooling, and minor adjustments.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly fashion; keeping oil deposits off of floor.
• Observe all health/hygiene and safety policies as directed and specified.
• Dismantle previous set-ups after termination of order. Move dies to tool room if sharpening, or maintenance is required.
• Adjust all presses with power and/or automatic feeds at initial set-up and during production.
• Clear jams and malfunctions. Administer trial runs and first-part inspection.
• Accountable for proper operation and placement of all safety-related equipment during set-up, operator briefing, and production.