Die Setter

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