Tool & Die Setter

Looking for a manufacturing career that gives you four days off every week? Van-Am Tool & Engineering is hiring a Tool & Die Setter for our weekend manufacturing shift. Work three 12-hour days-Friday, Saturday, and Sunday-36 hours total, and get paid as if you worked 40 hours through our weekend shift differential. This is a high-impact manufacturing role supporting our stamping operations. Your work directly drives manufacturing efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery in a precision metal manufacturing environment. What You'll Do Set up and remove stamping dies in a production manufacturing setting Perform die adjustments, minor repairs, and preventive maintenance Troubleshoot tooling and press issues to reduce manufacturing downtime Read blueprints and manufacturing setup documentation Verify first-piece quality to ensure manufacturing standards are met Partner with operators and supervisors to meet manufacturing production goals Maintain safe, organized manufacturing work areas What You Bring 1+ year of experience in manufacturing, stamping, or metal fabrication preferred Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing equipment Ability to read prints and follow manufacturing instructions Experience with progressive or transfer dies is a plus Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in an active manufacturing environment Why This Manufacturing Role Stands Out Work only three days per week Weekend shift differential pays you as if you worked 40 hours Competitive base pay plus shift premium Stable, growing manufacturing company serving aerospace and defense customers Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off Career advancement in a high-performance manufacturing organization If you want strong pay, real work-life balance, and a hands-on manufacturing career with long-term opportunity, apply today.