Die Setter

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must be able to set up all presses (multi-action, mechanical, hydraulic)
• Must be able to set up straight wall and flanged dies
• Set time assemblies, air core rods, air heads
• Must be able to set up, adjust, and make minor repairs to auxiliary equipment
• Adjust tooling and/or press for fill, kick off, weight, and speed and achieve proper split densities
• Maintain rates, quality, and production on all product
• Must be able to read and understand all blueprints and part specifications
• Assist in the training of die setters
• Train the operators on operation of presses, the handling of parts, and quality control inspection
• Work with Supervision/Quality/Engineering to solve part/production issues
• Maintain maximum production as determined by Supervisor
• Notify Supervision of unusual losses of powder at presses, such as loose powder from shaker shoe, top of workspace or excessive powder and parts in tailing cans, or any irregularities in production or equipment
• Must be able to move materials such as powder, tailings, skids, racks, tote boxes, baskets, tools, and parts
• Complete all necessary breakage, inspection, production, and quality control reports
• Follow special handling instructions
• Report any tool breakage before removing any tooling from the press
• Knowledgeable of the location and use of procedures, instructions, and documentation used in the molding department
• Fill out and put in all necessary paperwork, including quality checks, routers, etc. whether on paper or in the computers, that is required for the job
• Must properly report, segregate, and identify parts/products that are non-conforming
• Notify supervisor of any irregularities or needs of parts or supplies
• Must communicate essential shift information with incoming shift person
• Must be able to work well with others
• Must be aware of current Quality Management System regarding Quality Policies and how their job activities affect the system
• Keep presses and equipment clean, and area organized and free of debris
• May be required to move powders, help in other departments, perform inspection functions
• May be required to perform special clean-up of press pits, presses, tooling, tooling racks, and general clean-up of plant
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager/supervisor

Requirements

SKILLS NESSARARY

Good oral and written communication skills


Team player, able to work well with others

Must be organized

Must be dependable and keep a good attendance record

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE


High school diploma or general education degree (GED); must have a good mechanical aptitude; one to two years of related experience and/or training is a plus