Set-Up / Die Setter Press - 1st and/or 3rd shift

Come join the Pennant Team if you are looking for stability, a place to put your mechanical skills to use, and the place with growth opportunities…. 

Pennant has 3 locations and is a leading manufacturer of custom metal roll formed and stamped products servicing a wide range of industries for over 40 years. Growth has been fueled by expanding services to meet evolving customer needs and today Pennant has a reputation for providing broad capabilities, versatility and dedication to quality and service. 

Benefits Offered to full time employees Include: 

Weekly Pay 

Profit Sharing 

Medical (After 30days) and FSA option 

Dental (After 30days) 

Vision (After 30days) 

Accident and Critical Illness Insurance 

STD and LTD (STD paid for by Pennant) (After 30days) 

Life Insurance (20k paid for by Pennant) (After 30days) 

Pet Insurance 

Wellness Program  

401k on the 1st after 90days (Company Match, Roth, and Traditional options) 

Accrued Vacation and PTO eligible from day 1 

8 paid holidays (Your Birthday being one of them) eligible day 1 

Your growth matters to us so we conduct 90-day, 6-month, and Annual Evaluations. Many of our entry-level employees have become leaders in our operations and other areas. 

Summary

Sets up power press to trim, punch, shape, notch, draw, or crimp metal by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assembles, installs, and aligns dies in press according to specifications.
• Adjusts ram stroke to specified length.
• Perform minor die maintenance such as changing of sections, adjusting angles, cleaning, etc.
• Positions work piece against fixtures or stops on machine bed or on die.
• Starts press and observes operation to detect misalignment or malfunction.
• Inspects work pieces for conformance to specifications and adjusts machine to correct errors. 
• Cleans and lubricates machines.
• Sets up auxiliary equipment such as reel stands, straightener, shaker, etc.
• Evaluate set-ups to ensure customer specifications are met.
• Monitor process settings, parameters and outputs.
• Monitor operator process and quality documentation.
• Monitor tool condition.
• Assist in training new operators.
• Monitor scrap and defects.
• Understands and follows the appropriate lock out / tag out procedures for each press.
• Follow all safety procedures and programs.
• May operate press to meet customer requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Competencies 

• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Continuous Learning - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; requires minimal supervision.
• Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems.
• Problem Solving - Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Seeks increased responsibilities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions ; uses equipment and materials properly.