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.
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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 operationsTIG 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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