Die Setter / Lead Operator Fine Blanking Division

Job Description

Sko-Die, a TMA member company, is seeking a Die Setter / Lead Operator for the Fine Blanking Department to add to our exceptional team in Morton Grove, IL. The Die Setter / Lead Operator Sets up punch presses with tooling or dies for specific jobs. Applies knowledge of layout, product design, machine setup, capacities and output, and fitting processes.

Job Functions:

Analyzes job travelers, work pieces, packaging instructions and blueprints to determine process, materials, machines, tooling, and sequence of

Sets up progressive and compound laminations dies in various tonnage presses, following standard work

Sets up ancillary equipment required for production: including conveyors, scrap handling, feed line, tooling sensors, safety devices, and stacking

Instruct operators on operation of press, production process and use of conveyors or part

Performs quality inspections using precision micrometers, calipers or stacking fixtures before submitting parts for job approval and for in process

Investigates malfunction of machines and equipment to determine adjustments or need for

Enforces safety regulations for press

Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product, and suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of

Analyzes and resolves minor process problems as

Retains last piece part and scrap strip from production die and records die condition

Move, handle and/or load material to presses or defined

Accurately inputs labor and quality data into data collection

Drives a forklift

(May) Confer with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual

(May) Run production jobs as

Job Requirements:

Requires a High School diploma or E.D. with a minimum of 4 years' experience in production die setting.

Near acuity and accommodation are required for reading machine dial gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of

Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate

SKO-DIE is an outsource manufacturing specialist located in Morton Grove, Illinois. We specialize in supplying custom steel laminations and heavy gauge metal stampings; supporting manufacturers from initial product development into full production.

Our products are used in a variety of industries and applications - where we excel in providing manufacturing results at all phases of the product life cycle.

Full-time