Set-Up / Die Setter Press (3rd Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Sets up power press to trim, punch, shape, notch, draw, or crimp metal by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Assembles, installs, and aligns dies in press according to specifications.

Adjusts ram stroke to specified length.

Perform minor die maintenance such as changing of sections, adjusting angles, cleaning, etc.

Positions work piece against fixtures or stops on machine bed or on die.

Starts press and observes operation to detect misalignment or malfunction.

Inspects work pieces for conformance to specifications and adjusts machine to correct errors.

Cleans and lubricates machines.

Sets up auxiliary equipment such as reel stands, straightener, shaker, etc.

Evaluate set-ups to ensure customer specifications are met.

Monitor process settings, parameters and outputs.

Monitor operator process and quality documentation.

Monitor tool condition.

Assist in training new operators.

Monitor scrap and defects.

Understands and follows the appropriate lock out / tag out procedures for each press.

Follow all safety procedures and programs.

May operate press to meet customer requirements.

Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

One year certificate from college or technical school; and two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Certified Forklift Operator

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.