Progressive Die Setter

We are currently seeking a metal stamping production set up associate whose primary function will be setting up progressive die jobs, verifying setups are complete, and ensuring all safety compliance is met. This role also requires reading and understanding of inspection prints for first piece approval and part prints to make adjustment to equipment if needed, and submission of samples to Quality Control in a timely manner.

Our ideal candidate would be energetic, a quick learn, and ready to grow alongside Larsen Manufacturing!

Larsen Manufacturing, founded in 1999, is a family-held, precision metal fabrication and stamping manufacturer that has built its business on quality product that exceeds customer expectations. The company prides itself on innovative metal solutions using state of the art equipment and technologies to help our customers achieve their product requirements.

Responsibilities will include:

• Set-up and operation of stamping presses
• Reading and understanding inspection print for first piece approval and part print to make adjustments to equipment if needed
• Reading and understanding control plans and work instructions as stated by ISO/TS requirements
• Must have excellent housekeeping skills and of shop safety at all times.
• Ability to make or exceed required rates and set up times
• Work with supervisor to improve set up process/ repairs
• Retrieval of required tooling from die storage rack
• Setting up jobs in accordance with shop paper and/or press setup instructions
• Verification that setups are complete and safety measures are in place
• Material Handling
• Submission of samples to Quality Control in a timely manner
• Reporting of setup time to production scheduler
• Assisting production operators and tool room personnel when necessary
• Stopping production when known or suspected nonconforming conditions exist

Location:

• HQ in Mundelein, IL

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Preferred High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in Metal Stamping Punch Press Set Ups (20-300 tons)
• Experience and knowledge of Wintress and Link 2500 programmable limits, for die safety and feeder programing.
• Forklift certification or knowledge of forklift, will be certified through our company if needed.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, bilingual a plus.
• Must be able to work as a team member and not an individual
• Dependable and on time.
• Strong planning and organizational skills along with flexibility and the ability to make decisions
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Owns their own tools a plus.

Compensation:

• Hourly wage will be based on experience and management approval
• Will report directly to production supervisor
• Variety of shifts available
• Must be willing to work overtime when required.