Progressive Die Press Setup Technician

A day in your role — Louisville, KY

It’s the start of shift and you’re reviewing prints for the next run. You dial in a progressive die on the stamping press, set key parameters, and verify first-piece quality with precision hand metrology. As the line ramps up, you listen for subtle changes, make minute adjustments, and keep production flowing safely and efficiently.

What you’ll do

• Set up, align, and calibrate stamping and forming machinery to meet specification and throughput targets.
• Continuously monitor operations and fine-tune feeds, speeds, and tooling to hold tolerances and optimize performance.
• Perform routine maintenance, diagnose issues, and execute on-the-spot repairs to reduce downtime.
• Partner with production and quality to schedule changeovers and maintain smooth workflow.
• Record machine settings, part counts, and quality data accurately for traceability and control.
• Champion 5S and safety protocols to keep the cell clean, organized, and compliant.

What you bring

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification in machine operations is a plus.
• Machine shop training in mechanics, shop math, metal properties, and layout machining procedures (required).
• Proven background operating manufacturing equipment in a production environment with long-term, hands-on experience.
• Ability to determine part dimensions and tolerances and validate them at the machine.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capability.
• Comfort reading and applying blueprints, technical documents, and schematics.
• Sharp attention to detail, quality-first mindset, and clear communication skills.
• Team-oriented approach with flexibility to work varied hours and overtime as needed.

Core proficiencies

• Equipment troubleshooting
• Mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Metal stamping & forming (progressive die)
• Precision measurement & hand metrology
• Machine setups for production runs
• Blueprint reading
• Calipers
• Milling
• Roll mill
• Roll forming

Equipment you’ll run

• Punch press
• Press brake
• Stamping press
• Roll forming machines (Yoder, Tishken)

Ready to elevate your setup game and keep world-class production on track? Join our innovative manufacturing team in Louisville, KY.