Position Summary
Frauenthal Gnotec Inc, a leading Tier 1 automotive supplier, is seeking a highly skilled Stamping Press Technician to support high-speed, high-volume metal stamping operations. This position is responsible for press setup, die integration, troubleshooting, and optimization of progressive and transfer stamping systems to meet demanding automotive production and quality requirements.
The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in press automation, die protection systems, coil feed equipment, and continuous improvement within a regulated automotive manufacturing environment.
Core Responsibilities
Press Setup & Production Support
Perform complete setup and changeover of mechanical and stamping presses ranging from [400–630] tons
Install, align, and troubleshoot progressive dies
Configure press parameters including tonnage curves, stroke length, shut height, and feed progression
Support launch activities for new automotive part programs and engineering changes
Automation & Auxiliary Equipment
Set up and maintain coil handling systems including decoilers, straighteners, roll feeds, and loop control
Troubleshoot press automation systems.
Troubleshooting & Maintenance
Diagnose and correct issues related to:
Press drive systems
Hydraulic and pneumatic circuits
Feed misalignment and material progression
Die-related quality defects (wrinkling, cracking, burrs)
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities to maximize uptime and OEE
Collaborate with maintenance and toolroom teams on major repairs and die modifications
Quality & Compliance
Conduct first-off and in-process inspections
Ensure stamped components meet automotive dimensional and cosmetic specifications
Work within Tier 1 quality systems including IATF 16949 and PPAP requirements
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone)
Safety & Continuous Improvement
Enforce strict compliance with OSHA and plant safety policies, including lockout/tagout and machine guarding
Participate in Lean manufacturing initiatives (5S, TPM, Kaizen events)
Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, improve throughput, and enhance press reliability
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or apprenticeship strongly preferred
5+ years of experience in automotive metal stamping (Tier 1 or OEM environment preferred)
Advanced knowledge of progressive die stamping and high-speed press operations
Strong ability to interpret process documentation
Proven troubleshooting skills across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation systems
Preferred Skills
Experience with stamping presses and advanced press monitoring systems
Familiarity with PLC diagnostics and sensor-based die protection
Forklift and overhead crane certification
Exposure to launch support, APQP, and continuous improvement metrics
Work Environment
High-volume automotive manufacturing facility
Exposure to heavy machinery, noise, and steel coil materials
Shift work and overtime may be required to support production demands
Your Application
Apply now, we are looking forward to your application! The process onwards may contain tasks to complete, interviews, reference and background checks and psychometric tests. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds. What unites us is our common ambition to make Frauenthal Gnotec an outstanding company, to work for and to do business with.
Frauenthal Gnotec – a world class supplier
About Frauenthal Gnotec Group
Frauenthal Gnotec Group is a leading manufacturer of metal components and products to the global Automotive and Commercial Vehicle industry. Our operations in China, Czechia, Germany, Slovakia, Sweden and US has more than 1300 employees and offers state of the art technology in Automatic pressing, Welding and Assembly . We offer processes and solutions for different materials, thicknesses, complexities and applications. High automation together with lean manufacturing, Continuous improvement and Zero Defect Principle are our DNA at each plant, performed by highly skilled employees.
Read more about who we are and our values at gnotec.com