Press Set Up/Tool & Die Maker

Sets up all automatic fin presses and die castings. Also required to operate presses. This is a 2nd shift position.  Second shift offers a $2.50 shift differential.  Second shift runs from 4:30pm to 3:00am, depending on production.

• Set up all fin presses including five (5) thirty-five (35) inch wide and six (6) seventeen (17) inch wide.
• Changes cams as required.
• Pulls proper die and holders from storage and installs in fin press.
• Adjusts dies as required to get proper dimension, shimming if necessary.
• Checks fin pressure drop as required by orders per M.O.P.
• Determines dimensional and quality acceptability of fins.
• Records die changes and quantity of fins made in the die book.
• Turns fin die blades in holder and makes necessary adjustments.
• When required, performs functions of fin press operator.
• Assists in training of fin press and set up operators.
• Works with a variety of fin die types; straight, perforated, serrated, and herringbone – fin heights and die widths.
• Performs preventative maintenance on fin presses per M.O.P.
• Advises when fin press is not operating properly and requires maintenance.
• Notifies when fin dies require maintenance.
• Maintains necessary supplies for fin presses – oil, shims and other shop supplies

High School Diploma or GED

Works indoors in well-lighted factor atmosphere. Constant exposure to oil. Some exposure to aluminum chips. Continuous exposure to up and down pounding of machine operation.

4-6 years in related manufacturing field