Die Maintenance Tech- High Pressure Die Casting

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HPDC dies, inserts, cores, slides, ejector systems, and trim dies
• Disassemble, clean, inspect, repair, and reassemble dies according to die maintenance standards and schedules
• Identify and repair wear, erosion, soldering, heat checking, cracking, and galling
• Replace or refurbish die components (cores, pins, sleeves, bushings, leader pins, shot blocks, ejector pins)
• Polish and texture die surfaces to restore part quality and release performance
• Participate in training and continuous improvement activities
• Troubleshoot casting defects related to tooling (flash, porosity, soldering, short shots, misruns, sticking)
• Work with Process Engineering and Quality teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
• Recommend design or maintenance improvements to extend die life and improve productivity
• Support tryouts, engineering changes, and new die launches

Additional Responsibilities

• Execute preventive maintenance (PM) plans based on shot counts and condition monitoring
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, die history, shot counts, and repair documentation
• Follow die maintenance checklists, control plans, and work instructions
• Communicate die condition and readiness to production, setup, and engineering teams
• Aid in production changeovers and urgent die repairs to minimize downtime
• Assist with spare parts inventory and tooling readiness

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training or trade school certification in manufacturing, machine maintenance, or a related field is a plus
• 3+ years of hands-on die maintenance, tooling repair, or industrial maintenance experience, preferably in high-pressure die casting or metal manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience using hand tools, power tools, grinders, and other die-shop equipment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
• Proficient with precision measuring tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges)
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance practices, condition monitoring, and maintenance recordkeeping
• Troubleshooting skills to diagnose die-related casting defects and tooling issues
• Basic computer skills for maintenance documentation and record keeping
• Commitment to safety
• A team-first attitude — we’re a small group that depends on each other to succeed