Located in Rome City, IN
Pay: 18/hr
Job Full Description
Machine Setup Technician
1st shift: Monday to Thursday, 6am - 4:30pm
We are seeking a mechanically inclined Machine Setup Technician for a manufacturing opportunity in the Elkhart area.
This position is ideal for someone with hands-on experience setting up production equipment, changing tooling or dies, making mechanical adjustments, and troubleshooting setup-related issues. Candidates do not need experience with the exact equipment being used if they have strong transferable machine-setup skills and are willing to learn.
Responsibilities
- Set up and adjust production machinery for scheduled jobs
- Install and adjust tooling, applicators, dies, and machine components
- Perform tooling changes, die changes, and equipment changeovers
- Troubleshoot mechanical setup issues and make necessary adjustments
- Read and follow work instructions and basic production specifications
- Use calipers, micrometers, and similar measuring tools
- Enter or select basic machine settings using computer controls
- Verify setup accuracy and part quality before production begins
- Follow lockout/tagout and machine safety procedures
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
Qualifications
- Previous machine setup, tooling change, die change, or production equipment experience
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting ability
- Ability to install and adjust tooling, applicators, or dies
- Ability to read work instructions and basic specifications
- Experience using calipers, micrometers, or similar measuring tools
- Basic computer skills
- Strong attention to detail and quality
- Familiarity with lockout/tagout and machine safety
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work around production machinery
Preferred Experience
Experience with wire processing, crimping presses, or molding equipment is preferred but not required.
Warsaw, IN
2980
2612 Shelden Street
Warsaw, IN 46582
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