Die Set-Up Die Setter

General Summary

This position includes but not limited to: The set-up of Tandem Lines, Transfer Press and/or Automatic Presses. Set-up equipped with Coil feed lines and/or blank bunks/carts, Programming and adjusting end of arm tooling, feed equipment, conveyors, etc…….

Principle Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate Lift Trucks and overhead cranes for placement and/or removal of dies, coils, blanks and/or other equipment required for JCO and/or Pre-Stage
• Performs JCO’s Start to Finish
• Loads coils onto uncoiler, threads coil through feed line assuring proper alignment to die, adjusting set and pitch properly.
• Install and adjust EOAT where applicable assuring proper pick and place in order to run job efficiently.
• Set-up all necessary items required to make job production ready-part exit conveyors, chutes, scrap shakers, die lubricant (Drawing Compound), Sensors, etc……..
• When equipment is in Production mode performs pre-staging of next scheduled job where applicable.
• Performs adjustments, calibrations, alignments and modifications of automation systems and components when required.
• Maintains die storage area keeping it organized and neat.
• When required due to absentees and/or vacations can fill-in for APO’s and Line Tenders assuring production schedules are being meet.
  
  

Required Skills, Knowledge, Abilities / Education & Experience

• Must pass written mechanical aptitude/knowledge test.
• Requires the ability to read instructions and perform tasks as instructed.
• Basic understanding of positive & negative numbers and on how it relates to robots.
• Basic understanding of metric and standard (English) system.
• Ability to read, comprehend and navigate through multiple HMI screens.
• Knowledge of Fanuc & ABB robots along with HMS Transfer systems, Die Protection units such as Rexcon, smart-pac, wintriss, etc……
• Knowledge of Coil feedlines, Straighteners adjusting set and feeders adjusting pitch, pilot release, etc.………..
• Must be able to communicate in technical terms and relay information to other persons involved in equipment operation and maintenance.
• Use hand tools, lubricants, etc, and such hand devices as needed for a safe operation.
• Demonstrate a good Attendance record
• Must be able to lift at least 50lbs., bend, twist, squat, climb, kneel, stand or walk continuously in close, confined surroundings.
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required including high school math and reading proficiency, all additional education from college to training seminars in this related field is a plus.
• Must have extensive troubling shooting ability of production equipment and programs in order to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Must be able to work mandatory OT as required 6-7 days per week.
  
  

COMMENTS

This position description is not all-inclusive. This position is required to perform all other miscellaneous duties and functions as may be assigned. This includes working in all classifications that employee may be assigned to.