Tool Setter

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The HPDC Tooling Setup Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient installation, removal, setup, and changeover of dies and related tooling used in High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) operations.

This position ensures dies, tooling, cooling systems, hydraulic connections, ejector systems, and related equipment are properly installed and prepared for production. The Tooling Setup Technician works closely with Production, Tooling, Maintenance, Process Engineering, and Quality to minimize changeover time, support successful production startups, and maintain safe and reliable die casting operations.

• Perform complete die changes and tooling setups on HPDC machines according to production schedules and established procedures.
• Safely remove dies from die casting machines and install dies required for upcoming production runs.
• Use overhead cranes, hoists, lifting devices, and rigging equipment to safely move and position dies and tooling.
• Verify proper die orientation, positioning, alignment, clamping, and machine interface before startup.
• Install and connect die-related components, including cooling and heating lines, water manifolds, hydraulic lines, core-pull connections, lubrication systems, sensors, switches, and other required connections.
• Connect and verify ejector systems, slides, cores, and other moving tooling components.
• Inspect dies and tooling before installation for visible damage, wear, leaks, loose components, blocked lines, or other conditions that could affect safe operation or production.
• Verify that cooling circuits, water lines, fittings, hoses, seals, and connections are properly installed and free from leaks.
• Install or assist with setup of shot-end components and other tooling-related equipment as required.
• Assist with setup and alignment of trim dies, trim presses, fixtures, and related downstream tooling as required.
• Verify that required die sprays, lubricants, release agents, and tooling supplies are available and properly connected.
• Follow setup sheets, work instructions, tooling specifications, production schedules, and engineering requirements.
• Complete pre-startup inspections and setup verification before releasing equipment for production.
• Support machine startup and first-piece production following die changes.
• Work with Process Engineering and Production to resolve setup-related issues during startup.
• Assist Quality personnel with first-piece or first-article approval as required.
• Troubleshoot basic tooling and setup issues involving alignment, connections, cooling, ejector operation, core pulls, sensors, and related components.
• Immediately identify and communicate damaged or malfunctioning dies and tooling to Tooling, Maintenance, Engineering, or supervision.
• Assist Tool & Die personnel with minor tooling adjustments and repairs when qualified and assigned.
• Maintain dies, setup equipment, rigging equipment, hoses, fittings, clamps, and tooling accessories in clean and serviceable condition.
• Return removed dies and tooling to designated storage or maintenance locations.
• Maintain accurate die-change, setup, inspection, and tooling documentation as required.
• Participate in activities to reduce die-change and setup times and improve equipment availability.
• Support SMED, 5S, continuous improvement, and standardized work initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company safety, quality, environmental, and operating procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and stored-energy-control procedures during tooling…