2nd Shift Die Setter
Lozier · Middlebury, IN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 70+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 4 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Lozier (industrial) in Middlebury, IN. Set-up Punch Presses, Brake Presses, and/or Automatic Presses to print specifications in order to obtain maximum productivity.
- They ask for
- 70+ years
- Tools it names
- CNC, Injection molding, Stamping, Tooling
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 37 other live manufacturing postings in Indiana.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (70+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 79%
- ✓ Tooling 37%
- Machining 37%
- Root cause 34%
- ✓ CNC 32%
- EHS / safety 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Injection molding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Lozier
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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This plant: Lozier in Middlebury
2 other open roles at this site.
- 1st Shift Quality Technician WS · Quality · Technician
- Production Supervisor 2nd Shift · Production · Supervisor
Full description from LozierAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position summary
Lozier Corporation is a leading manufacturer of products used by retailers in stores and warehouses with a vision to be operationally excellent in support of retail’s present and future.
Family-owned and operated for more than 65 years, Lozier prides itself on its six core values: People Matter: Company success is based on valuing and listening to you; Work as a Team: No silos. No egos; Excellence is expected in all that we do and we reward it; Customer Committed: Evolve with retailers’ needs; Innovation: Strive for better. We win or we learn; and Accountability: Take ownership of results, not just tasks. These values are the backbone of the business, reflective of who we are, what we stand for and how we work – both as a company and as individuals.
Essential functions
- ◆Champion Lozier’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values by demonstrating the behaviors that contribute to Lozier’s success.
- ◆Set-up Punch Presses, Brake Presses, and/or Automatic Presses to print specifications in order to obtain maximum productivity
- ◆Basic programming for laser or CNC equipment
- ◆Communicate problems pertaining to the set-up of equipment and tooling to Machine Operators, Supervisors and Technicians
- ◆Follow-up with Machine Operators to ensure operation is running safely and efficiently
- ◆Work in a fast paced environment with changing priorities throughout the shift
- ◆Reliable attendance
- ◆Maintain a safe, clean work environment
- ◆Participate in continuous improvement projects
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About lozier
Every day, millions of people interact with Lozier products without even realizing it. From the shelving in retail stores to the storage systems powering warehouses and online fulfillment, our products keep retail moving. If you’ve shopped in a store or ordered online, chances are you’ve experienced what we build.
For 70 years and counting, Lozier Corporation has been the industry leader trusted by top brands across the country. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with facilities nationwide, we combine innovation, advanced manufacturing, and a people-centric culture to shape the future of retail. At Lozier, you’ll join a team that designs industry-leading solutions, builds products retailers and warehouses depend on, and be part of a company that prioritizes growth and development of its workforce.
Want to learn more about our culture and what it's like to work at Lozier? Watch this short Come Work With Me video to hear directly from a team member about their experiences and what makes our company a great place to build a career.
Monday – Thursday 4x10 Schedule
- •2nd shift 3:30pm – 2:00am: $23.17
- •$1,000 bonus after completion of 90 days of employment (subject to taxes), applicable to new hires only.
- •First pay increase after 6 months.
- •PTO (Paid Time Off) plus paid holidays.
- •Competitive Benefits Package (Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits on the first day of the month following 60 consecutive days of employment).
- •Onsite Health Clinic.
- •401(k) with employer match.
- •Employee Assistance Program.
- •Educational Assistance Program.
Career Development Programs
Preferred skills
- +Currently have or be able to obtain forklift license
- +Able to read and understand blueprints
- +Working knowledge of measuring tools such as a tape measure, caliper, protractor and micrometer
- +Die setup experience in brake press, stamping or injection molding processes
- +Basic troubleshooting skills
Special Demands
- •Able to lift up to 30 pounds consistently throughout the shift