• Die Setter

    Aerotek (Mason, MI)


    Job Title: Die Setter

    Job Description

    As a Die Setter, you will communicate with tooling and production teams to prepare and set dies on the bolster. Your role involves cleaning dies in the press and after production runs, transporting dies to tooling locations, and repairing grippers. You will be responsible for completing the die setter checklist and learning how to work on precision handling equipment for the press lines. Operating all cranes, hilos, die carts, and other equipment related to die setting will also be part of your duties. You must possess knowledge of setting dies on all assets where tooling is required.

    Responsibilities

    + Communicate with tooling and production to prepare and set dies.

    + Clean dies in press and after production runs.

    + Transport dies to tooling location for maintenance.

    + Repair grippers and complete die setter checklist.

    + Learn and operate precision handling equipment for press lines.

    + Operate cranes, hilos, die carts, and other die setting equipment.

    Essential Skills

    + Die setting expertise.

    + Crane operation proficiency.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + High School Diploma/GED required.

    + 1-2 years’ experience in a manufacturing plant preferred.

    + Experience setting dies and operating cranes/hilos preferred.

    + Strong communication and organizational skills.

    + Computer proficiency, particularly in SAP for recording work.

    + Ability to work overtime and different shifts as necessary.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Start benefiting from day one with comprehensive health coverage. Enjoy 2 weeks of vacation, 32 hours of PTO, and a $1,000 signing bonus within your first 90 days. We provide the tools, uniforms, and boot allowance necessary for your role. Additionally, benefit from a 401k match and life insurance.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment on the 2nd Shift from 2 PM to 10:15 PM, with competitive hourly wages and shift premiums. The facility spans 710,000 square feet and is equipped with the latest robots and laser cutting machinery. While it can be noisy and hot, especially in the summer, you will be part of a team that designs and manufactures metal automotive components for leading vehicle manufacturers. The company is committed to advancing press hardening technology and collaborates with top automotive OEMs.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Mason, Michigan.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $45344.00 - $45344.00/yr.

    Benefits start Day 1 (BlueCross BlueShield)

    2 Weeks Vacation (non-negotiable)

    32 hours PTO = 16 in January, 16 in July

     

    $1,000 Signing Bonus within first 90 days (paid out at 30 day, 60 day, 90 day)

     

    Tools provided, 15 sets of uniforms, boot allowance, 401k match, life insurance

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Mason,MI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.