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All aspects of the work required to change a specific machine, resource, or progressive die from making the last good piece of the current job to the first good piece of the next job.

Responsibilities, Duties and Authority:  (These duties cover only the more significant responsibilities, they are not meant to be all inclusive.  Other duties may be given by the supervisor in addition to, or instead of, those listed here.) Responsible for work required to setup and run stamping presses including changeover from making the last good part of an item to the first good piece of the next item.  Support the organization of set-ups/changeovers and material handling by operating lift trucks to move parts, dies, and supplies for the Stamping department.  Responsible for managing and maintaining scrap chutes, conveyors, shakers, die bolts, and other peripheral equipment necessary to run production. Assure die protection and die sensors are set and utilized on all equipment, dies, setups, and processes. Assure and assist stamping operators in the completion of coil changes to improve our productivity. Assists in managing the quality of all die sets and thus improve products and services provided. Assists in managing the safety, cleanliness, and orderliness of the stamping department and the tooling and equipment storage areas.    Insure company policies and procedures are utilized and followed by all departmental personnel when operating mechanical power presses. Responsible for using computer work stations to report daily activities and inventory transactions.  Assist in implementing continuous improvement, cost reduction, and problem solving activities to reduce the length of time it takes to perform a die set and improve the efficiency of the die setting function. Provide support for '5S' activities to create a more pleasant workplace, greater job satisfaction, and an opportunity to provide creative input in the way your work should be done. Lead continuous improvement to reduce the costs and improve the efficiency and length of time it takes to perform a Die Set. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or Equivalent.  Ability to operate a powered industrial fork lift.  One (1) year experience operating metal stamping and mechanical power presses which shears, punches, forms, or assembles metal or other materials by means of tools or dies attached to slides or rams.

Additional Skills: Technical Skills:  Ability to operate a powered industrial lift truck.  Good working knowledge of coil cradles, coil reels, coil straighteners, air feeders, servo feeders, Smart Pac's, Wintruss controls, and Pax lubricating systems.  Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple to complex correspondence and to effectively present information in one-on-one and  group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percents in a business setting. Reasoning Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several complex variables in both standard and varying situations

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to access a computer and use the Shop Floor Reporting Systems and on occasion, review spreadsheets or access the Yarema Intranet.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical parts. The employe