Top 5 Die setter Jobs in Wheeling, Il

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Ascen Global —Gurnee, IL
- $26.32 - $31.70 an hour
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- 5 years
- Supervising experience
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
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Die Setter/ Lead

Ascen Global
Gurnee, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$26.32 - $31.70 an hour
9 days ago

Benefits

Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off

Qualifications

Mechanical blueprint interpretation
Press operation
Operational analysis
Team leadership
Coaching
Process improvement
Manufacturing facility experience
Mechanical drawings
Supervising experience
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Quality standards in production
Pneumatic systems
Managing manufacturing teams
Hydraulics
Technical Proficiency
Mechanical troubleshooting

Full Job Description

O*: Lead Die SetterJob Summary*

We are seeking an experienced and technically proficient Lead Die Setter to oversee our press operations and mold/die changeovers. This role requires an individual with advanced knowledge of press mechanics, heavy rigging, and stamping processes. As a Lead, you will be responsible for ensuring that all die sets are completed safely, efficiently, and to exact production standards, while providing technical guidance to the production team.

Key Responsibilities

Die Changeovers: Lead the rapid and accurate changeover of dies, molds, and tooling on high-tonnage presses. Ensure all components are securely fastened, aligned, and calibrated.
Technical Leadership: Provide hands-on training and troubleshooting guidance to junior die setters and machine operators. Serve as the primary point of contact for complex mechanical issues during production.
Tooling Maintenance: Conduct routine inspections of dies and bolsters. Identify wear or damage and coordinate with the tool room for necessary repairs or preventative maintenance.
Safety Oversight: Enforce strict adherence to lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, press guard safety, and ergonomic lifting standards. Conduct safety audits of all setup areas.
Process Optimization: Monitor press performance during production runs. Adjust parameters as needed to ensure optimal part quality, consistent cycle times, and minimal downtime.
Workflow Coordination: Collaborate with Production Supervisors to prioritize setup schedules and ensure all necessary tooling and materials are staged prior to changeovers.

Requirements & Qualifications

Experience: 5+ years of direct experience in a stamping or manufacturing environment as a Die Setter or Press Technician, with at least 1–2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
Technical Proficiency: Expert-level knowledge of die clamping systems, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and heavy rigging practices.
Mechanical Aptitude: Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical manuals.
Leadership Skills: Proven ability to coach team members, resolve conflicts, and maintain high standards of quality and efficiency.
Safety Certification: Strong working knowledge of OSHA press safety requirements; current certification or extensive training in LOTO and overhead crane operation is highly preferred.
Physical Requirements: Ability to work in a demanding manufacturing environment, including frequent standing, reaching, and occasional heavy lifting of tooling components.

Why Join Our Team?

Competitive Compensation: [Insert base pay + shift differential if applicable]
Benefits: [Insert details on health, dental, 401(k), and PTO]
Growth: An opportunity to lead critical operations in a stable, high-production facility.
Work-Life Balance: [Insert shift schedule information]

Pay: $26.32 - $31.70 per hour

Work Location: In person

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