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 do
- Set 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)
- Press Brake
- Roll Forming Machine
- MIG Welder
- TIG Welder
- Laser Welder
Growth at Weiss Industries
Perform well, keep learning, and take on broader scope—there is a clear pathway to a management role with increased strategic oversight and compensation.