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Martinrea International Inc.

HOP - Die Setter

Hopkinsville, KY · On-site

$16.75 - $21.75/hr

Pre-stage materials, tools and equipment required for the next production run. * Use any checking gauges to ensure quality product * Setup and initiate robots * Adjust shut-heights, cushion pressure ...

ASM Global

Conversion Crew

Highland Heights, KY · On-site

Physical labor including but not limited to stage, riser, and stair construction and deconstruction for major concerts, assembly and disassembly of the basketball floor, table and chair setup for all ...

ASM Global

Conversion Crew

Highland Heights, KY

Physical labor including but not limited to stage, riser, and stair construction and deconstruction for major concerts, assembly and disassembly of the basketball floor, table and chair setup for all ...

Atkins & Pearce Inc

CIP FLOOR CLERK - 1st shift

KY · On-site

$15.75 - $19.25/hr

Stage raw materials, work-in-process, and finished materials for upcoming production. * Prepare ... and setup activities. * Help maintain smooth production flow by responding to changing department ...

Metalsa

Tool & Die Technician

Hopkinsville, KY · On-site

$40.18/hr

... stage operations to identify and correct quality and performances concerns. * Implement engineering and customer changes * Perform tooling repairs due to bad hits, double hits, and setup issues

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HOP - Die Setter

Martinrea International Inc.

Hopkinsville, KY • On-site

$16.75 - $21.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Martinrea International rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 32 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Job Summary: This role is responsible for duties will involve positioning, aligning and bolting dies to ram and anvil, as well as, checking machine set-up for proper usage Those applying must be comfortable working in metal/automotive environment. Some working conditions include, noise and odours (at heights).

Knowledge and Skills (Education):
• High School Diploma or past work experience deemed to be comparable
• Strong communicator in the english language, both written and oral
• Minimum 1-2 years experience in similar position or 3-5 years in a manufacturing environment
• Must have experience in working in a press shop with preference given to candidates with technical background.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Please note that this position is physically demanding and must be able to lift more than 25lbs.

Major Accountabilities:
• Pre-stage materials, tools and equipment required for the next production run.
• Use any checking gauges to ensure quality product
• Setup and initiate robots
• Adjust shut-heights, cushion pressure on form and draw dies and set progress on feeders.
• Responsible for any tools or equipment assigned to perform duties
• Communicate any equipment or safety concern to the Area Coordinator/Supervisor.
• Operate Lift Truck and Crane in a safe manner.
• Start, operate and shut of all presses or equipment in a accordance to Martinrea's safety policy.
• Responsible for complying with requirements of the Environmental policy and for implementing the policy within the scope of their duties. This includes completion of tasks related to their assigned area of responsibility.
• Job duties will involve positioning, aligning and bolting dies to ram and anvil, as well as, checking machine set-up for proper usage.
• Periodic adjustments to job setup may be required.

Decision Making and Authority:
• Instruct Press Operators and Press Set-up as to proper methods and safety when operating any equipment
• One may also be responsible in coordinating the set-up of dies and may also call for experience with metal stamping equipment, feeders, uncoilers, control panels, lube systems, automatic presses, tandem lines, cranes and lift trucks.
• Co-ordinate changeover with production operators

Working Conditions:
• 100% plant floor (PPE required)

Back-up Duties:
• Perform other duties as required


Background check and pre-employment drug screen required for employment opportunity.

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