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Die Setter- $1,500 Sign-On Bonus

3/24/2026

The Die Setter is responsible for installing, aligning, adjusting, and removing dies used in mechanical stamping presses, ensuring production equipment meets quality, safety, and efficiency standards. This role involves closely collaborating with operators, supervisors, and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and maintain consistent product output.

Salary

26 - 30 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

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About The Company

The Gund Company is a vertically integrated manufacturer and fabricator of engineered material solutions. We operate 13 facilities worldwide, including our materials testing laboratory in Milwaukee and our world headquarters in St. Louis, MO. Since 1951, we have listened to our customers and learned about the demanding operating environments of their industries. We are AS9100D Certified and ITAR Compliant. Our custom fabricated parts are manufactured according to ISO 9001:2015 certified quality systems. We take a consultative, engineering approach to understanding the electrical and mechanical needs of your application. Our material specialists provide options that meet or exceed your requirements as well as sharing insights on how to optimize production for material yield, fabrication efficiency, and cost reduction. The Gund Company has unparalleled capability and capacity to satisfy the customer's toughest requirements. As a vertically integrated materials manufacturer, we control our supply chain, which allows us to meet our client's tightest timelines. Over the past 70+ years, The Gund Company has developed a reputation for outstanding customer service, quality, responsiveness, and application knowledge. Our advanced manufacturing and fabrication capabilities allow result in custom parts to fit your specific application. For more information on any of our products or services, please visit our website at www.thegundcompany.com or contact one of our material and fabrication specialists. We look forward to serving you!

About the Role

Description

The Gund Company has an immediate opening at our Noblesville, Indianapolis manufacturing plant

for a full-time Die Setter to join our team!

Shift: 1st

Starting Hourly Wage: $26.00+

Bonus: $1,500 Sign-On Bonus

Plant/Work Location Address: Noblesville, IN

Since 1951, The Gund Company has been a family-owned manufacturer and fabricator of engineered material solutions specializing in customized electrical insulation parts. With 16+ facilities worldwide, we specialize in custom fabricated parts manufactured according to certified quality systems. We take a consultative, engineering approach to understanding customer needs and have a reputation for outstanding customer service and quality.

Job Summary Die Setter

Die setter is responsible for installing, aligning, adjusting, and removing dies used in mechanical stamping presses. Dies are precision tools designed to cut and form non-metallic material. This role ensures that production equipment is properly prepared to meet quality, safety, and efficiency standards. The Die Setter works closely with machine operators, supervisors, and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and ensure consistent product output.

Duties Die Setter

Installing dies into mechanical stamping presses
Aligning and securing dies to exact specifications
Adjusting settings (ram, timing, stroke length)
Inspect sample parts to ensure quality and tolerances are met
Troubleshooting defects like misalignment, cracks, or incomplete formation
Maintaining and inspecting dies for wear or damage
Following safety procedures due to heavy tooling and high-force equipment
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

2+ years of prior hands on experience
A High School Diploma or GED, vocational or job-related course work/training
Mechanical aptitude
Blueprint and technical drawing reading
Precision measuring (calipers, micrometers, gauges)
Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Preferred:

Associates technical degree
Prior experience in the manufacturing industry is preferred.

Environment

· Not climate controlled and subject to outdoor weather conditions.

· Team members are exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting.

· Frequent exposure to fumes/dust/chemical particles, may require use of respirators or other types of PPE.

· Employees must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

A safe and healthy work environment
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
Comprehensive, cost-effective employee benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability
401(k) retirement savings program with 50% employer match (up to 6% of contributions)
ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) – The Gund Company is 30% employee-owned - Shares are awarded each year based on profitability with no out-of-pocket investment.

Join a company that values your contribution and invests in your future.

Apply today to start your career with The Gund Company!

Reasonable accommodation(s) for may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position of Die Setter.

EEO Statement: It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination.

Key Skills

Installing DiesAligning DiesSecuring DiesAdjusting SettingsQuality InspectionTolerance CheckingTroubleshooting DefectsDie MaintenanceSafety ProceduresMechanical AptitudeBlueprint ReadingTechnical Drawing ReadingPrecision MeasuringCalipersMicrometersGauges