Die Setter

Die Setter

** Dundee, MI 48131**

Posted: 09/09/26

Employment Type: Temp to Hire

Industry: Skilled Trades

Job Number: 111114

Pay Rate: 19.00

Job Description

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Die Set-Up Technician -- 1st Shift -- $19--$21/hr -- Temp to Hire -- Dundee, MI

Location: Dundee, Michigan Pay: $19.00--$21.00 per hour, based on experience Employment Type: Temp to Hire Shift: 1st Shift | Monday--Friday, 6:00 AM--4:30 PM Overtime: Overtime and weekends as needed Industry: Manufacturing / Metal Stamping

**Die Set-Up Technician -- 1st Shift **

Build Your Career in Metal Stamping Manufacturing

The Advance Group is hiring an experienced Die Set-Up Technician for a 1st shift, temp-to-hire manufacturing position in Dundee, MI. This role is responsible for completing die set-ups on a variety of stamping presses, adjusting automated feeding systems, troubleshooting production issues, monitoring tonnage, and ensuring presses are safely and properly prepared for production.

The ideal candidate has 2--3+ years of die-setting or progressive stamping experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and hands-on experience with press setup, progressive dies, feeder systems, die protection, and tonnage monitoring.

This temp-to-hire opportunity offers experienced manufacturing professionals the chance to demonstrate their skills and work toward a long-term position with the company.

What Does a Die Set-Up Technician Do?

As a Die Set-Up Technician, you will prepare stamping presses and tooling for production while troubleshooting equipment and process issues. Responsibilities include:

Perform complete die set-ups on a variety of stamping presses

Establish proper press shut height

Install, adjust, and align dies for production

Set up and release completed press set-ups to production

Troubleshoot stamping press and production issues

Set up and adjust servo, pneumatic, Rapid-Air, and PA feeder systems

Adjust feeder settings including feed length, speed, progression, pilot release, and other parameters

Set up and troubleshoot die protection systems, including CIECO, Wintriss, AIDA Smart Die Protection, and SmartPac Pro

Set and monitor press tonnage using AIDA, Wintriss, and CIECO systems

Assist with basic servo motion programming when needed

Work with Quality and Tooling teams to resolve defects and improve manufacturing processes

Read and interpret blueprints, production drawings, and manufacturing specifications

Use precision measuring instruments to verify tooling and production requirements

Support press lubrication and perform light maintenance

Perform basic mechanical troubleshooting

Follow all MIOSHA and company safety requirements

Maintain a cl

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