The O'Connor Group Michigan
Die Setter - 2nd shift
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Salary:
$52,000 – $54,080 / year
Location:
Auburn Hills, MI, USA
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
14 October 2026
What they need
Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Die Setter for the 2nd shift to join our dynamic manufacturing team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for setting up, adjusting, and maintaining die equipment to ensure efficient and precise production of metal components. Your expertise will help us maintain high-quality standards, optimize machine performance, and uphold safety protocols. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced manufacturing environment where precision and safety are paramount.
Die Setters are responsible for all areas of the die set – clamping, watering, cleaning area, excessive grease from tie bars, and set up cycle per cycle sheet. Die Setter are directly responsible for the machine set-ups including primary and secondary equipment, both scheduled and unscheduled.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure all paperwork is completed, submitted and filed in a timely manner
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures (i.e., quality policy manual, associate handbook, etc.)
- Comply with all internal and OSHA required safety procedures
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping in respective areas
- Communicate to Supervisor when low on Die Setter supplies
- When Die Setters approach the mold change, they are to survey the area for any oil leaks, clean the area if need be and they are to report issues to the Process Engineer
- Maintain inventory of Die Setter supplies in good condition and complete a request for more supplies
- Write up a requisition for any supplies or tools needed for mold set up through Process Engineers/ Toolmakers/ Tooling Manager.
- Work required overtime as needed.
- Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Qualifications:
- Education and/or Experience- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months to 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Certificates, Licenses, Registrations- Hi Lo License, Rigging, and crane training required.
- Follow instructions properly.
- Neat performance of duties.
- Willing and able to work seven (7) days a week whenever required.
- Understand material & hopper loader system.
- Must be capable of completing mold change part to part within 1 (one) hour or less while following all safety rules.
- Document any machine or secondary issues utilizing maintenance work order system.
**Physical Requirements:**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 45 pounds from floor to height of approximately four (4) feet and approximately forty (40) times per shift. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability coverage
- Company-paid life insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Career growth and promotional opportunities
Pay: $25.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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