Die Setter

Tottser-Iroquois Industries

La Vergne, Tennessee

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Cerebral Vascular Accident, Forklift, Quality Control, Safety Equipment, Tool and Die Manufacturing
LOCATION
La Vergne, Tennessee
POSTED
30+ days ago

Summary:

Tool and die setters set up and adjust heavy duty power press to blank, form, or pierce metal parts using dies and feeder equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Must set up progressive and line dies
  • Measures and adjusts ram of press to accommodate dies in the press
  • Aligns dies and sets up air cushions in the press. Bolts dies to press ram and press bed.
  • Sets up press feeding, lube and safety equipment, such as pullbacks and light curtains
  • Sets up palm stands and control buttons
  • Positions work piece or metal strip into die and activates machine to blank, form, or pierce part.
  • Repositions parts in multi stage dies for additional operation
  • Inspects parts after each stroke to insure accuracy and uniformity
  • Brings part to quality control for first piece approval
  • Sets up chutes for parts and scrap removal
  • Sets up counters and appropriate containers
  • Removes dies from presses and applies appropriate die tags for repair by tool room
  • Cleans and removes clamps, bolts, and debris from press die area to be ready for the next die set-up
  • Must be a proficient forklift operator
  • Other job responsibilities, not listed above, may be required from this position, and will be directed by the immediate supervisor
 

About the Company

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Tottser-Iroquois Industries