Die Repair Technician

Die Repair Technician

Die Repair Technician is responsible for the repair, maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvement of high-pressure die casting dies, trim dies, and related tooling.

What's in it for you?

• Medical/Vision/Dental/Rx plans

Die Repair Technician Details:

• Direct Hire position
• $ 28.00 to $ 38.00 / hour
• First Shift (Monday through Friday from 06:00am to 04:30pm)

• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and rebuilds on HPDC dies, trim dies, and associated tooling
• Disassemble, inspect, troubleshoot, and reassemble die cast tooling components
• Diagnose tooling failures and determine corrective actions to restore production readiness
• Repair worn, damaged, or cracked die components using welding, machining, polishing, grinding, and fitting techniques
• Perform bench work including spotting, fitting, lapping, and polishing of die surfaces
• Maintain cooling lines, vent systems, ejector systems, and moving die components
• Interpret engineering drawings, die designs, blueprints, and tooling specifications
• Conduct dimensional inspections using precision measuring instruments
• Assist in die tryouts and production startups following repairs or modifications
• Document maintenance activities, repair history, and tooling performance data
• Recommend tooling improvements to enhance die life, casting quality, and productivity
• Work with engineering teams on die modifications and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality requirements
• Support emergency tooling repairs to minimize production downtime

Die Repair Technician

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Technical training, apprenticeship, or certification in Tool & Die, Machining, or a related field preferred
• Experience repairing and maintaining HPDC dies and tooling
• Proficiency with hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and tool room equipment
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and CAD-generated prints
• Knowledge of die casting processes, die construction, and tooling materials
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• 3+ years of experience in high-pressure die casting tooling repair
• Experience with aluminum die casting operations
• TIG welding, laser welding, or tool steel repair experience
• Knowledge of CNC machining, EDM, surface grinding, and milling operations
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
• Experience using maintenance management systems (Work Instructions or visual aids)

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