Lead Metal Stamping Operator/Die Setter at Weiss-Aug Co Inc – Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Join Weiss-Aug – A Leader in Precision Manufacturing and Innovation

Be part of a company that’s shaping the future of manufacturing where your ideas, skills, and passion matter.

Weiss-Aug is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing and engineering solutions with advanced facilities across the U.S. and Mexico for over 50 years.

Why Join Us?

At Weiss-Aug we are driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. As a recognized leader in the industrial and commercial sectors, specializing in high-volume metal stamping, thermoplastic molding, and value-added assembly solutions for the medical, aerospace & defense, automotive, interconnect, telecommunications and consumer goods industries, we take pride in cultivating a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.

We're currently seeking a passionate and skilled Lead Metal Stamping Operator/Die Setter to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality, engineered solutions to our customers worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Setting up presses and oversee the setup of stamping presses based on work orders and ensure proper functioning
• Handle various materials, including steel, aluminum, and copper to ensure efficient material flow
• Perform quality checks during production runs to ensure compliance with specifications
• Work closely with engineers and designers to optimize the stamping process and meet production goals
• Adjusts controls to regulate speed of machine, temp and flow of metal, pressure of hydraulic ram.
• Perform blanking, piercing, forming and drawing operations on a variety of parts.
• Inspect work pieces for conformance to specifications, using micrometer or other measuring instruments to verify workmanship standard.
• Responsible for Training all Stamping Operators on all areas of metal stamping
• Able to work as back up to the supervisor
• Knowledge of all Stamping Jobs and Presses
• Perform in process inspection, following control plan and record results.
• Document all required production data and prepare product for next step
• Other duties as deemed necessary

• 5+ years of smart pack experience
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience
• 5+ years of Metal Stamping experience
• Ability to read blueprint and production procedures/instructions.
• Ability to troubleshoot if problems arise during set up or run
• Mechanical aptitude; interest in the responsible proper use of equipment in a safe manner
• Must be dependable, reliable and able to work well on a team
• Ability to work overtime as needed including some Saturdays
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours/day