Die Setter 2nd Shift

Die Setter 2nd Shift Req #2017 Flex-N-Gate Battle Creek, 10250 F Drive N, Battle Creek, Michigan, United States of America Apply Share Job Description Posted Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 12:00 AM Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in "Automotive News." A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals. Summary The Die Setter is responsible for installing, aligning, and securing dies on production equipment. The Die Setter is also responsible for setting up pressroom equipment such as mechanical presses, progressive dies, blank dies, line dies, transfer dies, feeders and un-coilers. This role ensures tooling is properly set up to meet production schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements. The Die Setter works closely with machine operators, maintenance, and production supervisors to minimize downtime and optimize equipment performance. Core Competencies Customer Needs Quality Standard for Services Quality Control Distribution of Goods Machinery and Tools Design Techniques Job Duties Install dies, ensuring that bolster and die are clean, and properly aligned. Calculate and adjust press shut height, cushion pin length, take lead readings and ensure first off is correct. Load coils onto uncoiled, adjust feeder, thread coil into feeder head and ensure that steel is properly aligned with die. Calculate and adjust knock-outs and catchers, set up part ejectors and scrap removal systems. Make necessary die adjustments. Operate lift trucks and overhead crane, and use hand tools and measuring instruments as required to carry out duties. Pre-stage dies and equipment for next set up. Ensure good housekeeping at all times. Adhere to all relevant Company policies, procedures and instructions. Must be familiar with and follow all required procedures required for this position. Other duties as assigned. Requirements High school diploma or GED required. 2+ years of experience as a die setter or in a similar role in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive. Experience with stamping presses or other relevant production equipment. Experience in mechanical press setup, die setting and basic press maintenance. Practical knowledge of entire operation of the press from the feeder and uncoiling equipment to first off. Ability to safely operate all equipment required. What We Offer

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time What do our employees have to say?

"It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities." "Lots of growth opportunity." "The company's young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable." Not just a job—a great place to work! Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Job Details Job Family Die Setter Pay Type Hourly Scan this QR code and apply! Download Flex-N-Gate Battle Creek, 10250 F Drive N, Battle Creek, Michigan, United States of America