Setup Technician
About the job
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Knowledge of assembly, inspection, mathematics, and reading comprehension.
- Preferably a minimum of 3 years of experience as a die setter within a metal stamping manufacturing facility.
- Start up and shut down all machines.
- Change coils on all machines.
- Un-jam Bihler, Lens, Finzer, BMS, Spako, and Ing Yu machines.
- Regrind dies for Bihler, Lens, Finzer, BMS, Spako, and Ing Yu machines.
- Set up, troubleshoot, and repair Bihler, Finzer, Lens, BMS, Spako, and Ing Yu machines, including changing tooling, setting feeders, and changing modules, so that all machines pass first article inspection requirements.
- Operate an overhead crane.
- Pull tooling from the Lean Lift.
- Ensure compliance with the ICM master manual, process manuals, and product safety requirements.
- Maintain a neat and orderly work environment.
- Measure products against print specifications using calipers.
- Gauge parts against engineering specifications.
- Enter data into Fastcheck.
- Conduct visual quality inspections of finished products.
About the company
Oetiker supplies high-quality connecting solutions for the vehicle industry and other industrial segments, focusing on ensuring reliable connections for mission-critical parts. Its product lineup includes clamps, rings, straps, and quick-connectors used in powertrain, drivetrain, and medical applications. The company combines products with engineering, prototyping, and testing support to quickly develop comprehensive clamping and connection solutions. With 1,800+ employees across more than 25 countries and over 75 years of experience, Oetiker positions itself as a global, long-term partner for leading OEMs. Its differentiators include deep expertise in a broad range of high-end clamps and connectors, combined with hands-on engineering services to tailor solutions and overcome specific clamping challenges. The company’s goal is to help customers achieve reliable connections in critical systems, maintaining trust and continuity as a global supplier.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Horgen, Switzerland
Founded
1942
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- AD Plast broadens manufacturing into injection molding and deepens Nordic market access.
- Aftermarket Kits create recurring replacement demand outside volatile original-equipment programs.
- The 2026 news page shows active product merchandising and customer-facing commercialization efforts.
What critics are saying
- Automotive demand concentration exposes Oetiker to OEM production swings and supplier cuts.
- AD Plast integration can distract management and delay injection-molding synergies through 2026.
- No 2025-2026 hiring or expansion disclosures signal a quiet, low-momentum operating environment.
What makes Oetiker unique
- Oetiker, founded 1942, leads high-end connecting solutions from Horgen, Switzerland.
- November 25, 2024 AD Plast acquisition adds injection molding capability beyond clamps.
- Oetiker Aftermarket Kits target passenger, commercial, two-wheeler, cooling, and heating applications.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- 401(k) Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Training Programs