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Die Setter - Montezuma - B Shift

Magna · Montezuma, IA

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Level
Technician
Team
Manufacturing
Industry
Automotive
Posted
29 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level manufacturing role at Magna (automotive) in Montezuma, IA.

Tools it names
Tooling

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How this role compares

Against 10 other live manufacturing postings in Iowa.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Tooling 73%
  • ✓ Team leadership 36%
  • CNC 27%

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Responsibilities

Summary: The Die Setter will work in conjunction with each other to complete die set ups in an efficient and safe manner.

Job

Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned and required.

Perform complete die sets per set up book i.e. set up presses by installing and testing dies, load press feeders and dereelers, adjust guides, fixtures, conveyors and other aspects of the press Obtain first off approval of new set ups, accurately measure test pieces and adjust press and dies to ensure parts produced meet required specifications Inspect/Accept/Reject material/parts per work instruction / process book / procedures Inspect and tag dies for cleaning and repair Perform die or press corrections when applicable or contact proper support personnel Assist in training operators on basic machine operations and quality inspections Responsible for quality of parts they produce and reporting any nonconforming parts to Quality and supervisor immediately Recommend proposals for improving products, processes, systems, productivity and work environment Maintain a good working relationship with his/her fellow employees and keeps his/her supervisor advised of conditions within the work area Complete schedule work and tasks within time allotted or if unable to, supervisor must be notified Record data as appropriate to include classifying FunnelCloud downtime Follow and support Magna Body & Chassis Iowa’s and Magna’s operating principles Support efforts to achieve department and plant goals on Employee Opinion Survey

Supervisory

Responsibilities

None

Education and/or Experience

  • ✓High school diploma or GED

requirements

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What we offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied

Group Summary

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • •Forklift and crane certified

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Cosma International

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