Chinese
Location: MUN – Mundelein, IL
Salary Range: $22.00 – $35.00 Hourly
Job Shift: Any
Job Description
We are currently seeking a metal stamping production setup associate whose primary responsibility will be setting up progressive die jobs, verifying setups are complete, and ensuring all safety compliance standards are met. This role also includes reading and understanding inspection prints for first piece approval and part prints for equipment adjustments. Timely submission of samples to Quality Control is also essential.
The ideal candidate is energetic, quick to learn, and motivated to grow with Larsen Manufacturing.
Larsen Manufacturing, founded in 1999 and based in Mundelein, IL, is a family-owned precision metal fabrication and stamping company known for delivering innovative metal solutions and exceptional quality using advanced equipment and technology.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate stamping presses
- Read and interpret inspection and part prints for first piece approval and machine adjustments
- Understand and follow control plans and work instructions per ISO/TS standards
- Maintain excellent housekeeping and shop safety practices
- Achieve or exceed required setup rates and times
- Work with supervisors to improve setup processes and assist in repairs
- Retrieve required tooling from die storage racks
- Perform setups per shop paper and press setup instructions
- Verify setup completion and confirm all safety measures are in place
- Handle material as needed for setups
- Submit samples to Quality Control promptly
- Report setup times to the production scheduler
- Support production operators and tool room staff as needed
- Stop production when known or suspected nonconforming conditions exist
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- Minimum 2 years of experience in metal stamping punch press setups (20–300 tons)
- Familiarity with Wintress and Link 2500 programmable limits for die safety and feeder programming
- Forklift certified or able to become certified through company training
- Strong oral and written communication skills; bilingual a plus
- Team-oriented, dependable, and punctual
- Strong planning, organization, and decision-making skills
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ownership of personal tools is a plus
Compensation
- Hourly wage based on experience and management approval
- Reports directly to the production supervisor
- Multiple shifts available
- Willingness to work overtime as required