Die Setter - Transfer Press Systems
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Die Setter – Servo & Transfer Press Systems
We are seeking an experienced Die Setter / Die Setup Technician with a strong background in stamping press operations, die setup, servo press systems, and transfer press programming. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience setting up, adjusting, troubleshooting, and operating metal stamping dies and automated press equipment.
Candidates must have experience with press programming, servo-driven equipment, or transfer press systems, preferably within a metal stamping or automotive manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform die setup, die changes, and die adjustments on industrial metal stamping presses and production equipment.
- Set up, operate, and troubleshoot servo presses, transfer presses, and automated stamping systems.
- Perform press programming, parameter adjustments, and equipment setup to support production requirements.
- Set up and adjust transfer systems, transfer fingers, feed mechanisms, and automation equipment.
- Perform servo system adjustments, including positioning, speed, timing, and motion settings.
- Troubleshoot stamping dies, press controls, servo-driven equipment, and transfer mechanisms.
- Complete die installation, removal, alignment, and changeovers to minimize production downtime.
- Adjust press stroke, shut height, feed settings, and die positioning as required.
- Identify and resolve die setup issues, press malfunctions, and production quality problems.
- Work with maintenance, tooling, and production teams to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
- Ensure proper die alignment, press safety, and stamping quality standards.
- Maintain accurate setup documentation and follow established manufacturing procedures.
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Die Setter, Die Setup Technician, Press Setup Technician, or Stamping Press Technician.
- Hands-on experience with metal stamping presses, progressive dies, or transfer dies.
- Experience with at least one of the following: press programming, servo press systems, or transfer press systems.
- Ability to perform die changes, press setups, tooling adjustments, and equipment troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of servo-driven press equipment, motion control, or transfer automation.
- Familiarity with press controls, machine parameters, and production setup procedures.
- Understanding of stamping operations, die alignment, shut height adjustments, and press safety.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, setup sheets, tooling specifications, and technical documentation.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience in automotive stamping, high-volume metal stamping, or industrial manufacturing preferred.
Die Setter, Die Setup Technician, Press Setup Technician, Stamping Press Technician, Metal Stamping, Die Changes, Die Setup, Servo Press, Transfer Press, Press Programming, Servo Programming, Transfer Press Programming, Transfer Die, Progressive Die, Servo-Driven Equipment, Motion Control, Transfer Automation, Press Troubleshooting, Die Alignment, Shut Height Adjustment, Press Controls, Stamping Operations, Automotive Stamping
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