DIE Setter - 1st Shift

Job Responsibilities & Requirements POSITION SUMMARY MiTek is seeking an experienced Die Setup & Tooling Technician to support our stamping operations in Tolleson, AZ. This position is responsible for die setup, die changeovers, tooling maintenance, troubleshooting forming and progression issues, and ensuring dies are production-ready to support manufacturing schedules. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Change various components inside the die. Remove and install die sections Work with Tool and Die for tool sharpening Trouble shoot forming issues, punch issues and progression issues. Perform tooling changes according to schedules. Perform required preventative maintenance. Assemble necessary components per documentation to strict, precision tolerances Verify correct die is used per customer specification, as outlined on work order Identify and appropriately respond to nonconforming parts Visually check parts for conformance with quality specified characteristics Complete Die Set-up check sheets and develop Die process sheets Provide support for Die Setters as workload allow Train others as needed Work with planners and schedulers to make sure the dies are ready to run as planned. Work with and communicate effectively with Management to plan for any issues that may arise. Monitor press, tooling and secondary systems for proper operation during manufacturing. Attendance at work during the regularly scheduled shift is an essential duty. This includes, but is not limited to the ability to work overtime as required, be present at work, arrive on time and be at the work station ready for work at the start of the shift. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Safety: Must have an outstanding safety record and follow all safety policies and procedures. Participate in safety training and meetings. Maintain clean and safe work area. Report all injuries/accidents near misses immediately to supervisor or a member of management. Report all unsafe acts and conditions. Use equipment and materials properly. Quality: Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness. Monitor own work to ensure quality. Apply feedback to improve performance. Quantity: Meet productivity standards without diminishing quality of work. Strive to increase productivity. Dependability: Take responsibility for own action. Commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Willing to work overtime whenever necessary. Initiative: Readily volunteers. Undertake self-development activities. Seek increased responsibilities. Take independent action. Ask for and offer assistance whenever needed. Ability to interact professionally with others; including co-workers, vendors and customers. SKILLS & ABILITIES Education and/or Experience High School Diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Language Skills: Effectively communicate with co-workers and management regarding work and safety issues. Mathematical Skills: Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Reasoning Ability: Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Comprehend job training and safety instructions. Computer Skills: Some PC skills helpful, but not required. Other Skills and Abilities: Read a tape measure. Other Qualifications: Previous forklift experience preferred but not required. Physical Demands: This is a physical position that requires the individual to be able to: stand, walk and carry up to 50 lbs., push/pull, climb, walk up stairs and crouch. This position requires the individual to be able to communicate through speaking and hearing. Other Physical Requirements Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral, Depth Perception), Sense of Sound, Smell, Taste, Touch Able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the operators may be exposed to the following: moving mechanical parts, moving product parts, vibration, moving forklifts, coolants, noise levels requiring hearing protection. Exposure to environment; heat and humidity, cold, wet conditions and outside weather conditions. MiTek Perks: Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement Performance/Incentive bonuses Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and LifeInsurance myFlexPay partner - allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime MiTek Perks: Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement Performance/Incentivebonuses Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and LifeInsurance myFlexPay partner - allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation. MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. For accommodation to assist with completing this application, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr