Tool & Die Setter

POSITION SUMMARY:

Looking for a manufacturing career that gives you four days off every week? Van-Am Tool & Engineering is hiring a Tool & Die Setter for our weekend manufacturing shift. Work three 12-hour days-Friday, Saturday, and Sunday-36 hours total, and get paid as if you worked 40 hours through our weekend shift differential.

This is a high-impact manufacturing role supporting our stamping operations. Your work directly drives manufacturing efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery in a precision metal manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Set up and remove stamping dies in a production manufacturing setting

• Perform die adjustments, minor repairs, and preventive maintenance

• Troubleshoot tooling and press issues to reduce manufacturing downtime

• Read blueprints and manufacturing setup documentation

• Verify first-piece quality to ensure manufacturing standards are met

• Partner with operators and supervisors to meet manufacturing production goals

• Maintain safe, organized manufacturing work areas

What You Bring

• 1+ year of experience in manufacturing, stamping, or metal fabrication preferred

• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing equipment

• Ability to read prints and follow manufacturing instructions

• Experience with progressive or transfer dies is a plus

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in an active manufacturing environment

Why This Manufacturing Role Stands Out

• Work only three days per week

• Weekend shift differential pays you as if you worked 40 hours

• Competitive base pay plus shift premium

• Stable, growing manufacturing company serving aerospace and defense customers

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off

• Career advancement in a high-performance manufacturing organization

If you want strong pay, real work-life balance, and a hands-on manufacturing career with long-term opportunity, apply today.

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