2nd Shift Die Cast Changeover Tech – High-Pressure Aluminum

Top Dog Recruiting; Cedarburg (WI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Attendance PTO bonuses

Job summary

Top Dog Recruiting seeks a Die Cast Changeover Specialist – High-Pressure Aluminum & Hydraulics for the 2nd shift in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. This direct-hire role requires hands-on setup/changeover experience on high-pressure aluminum die casting equipment and precise parameter control.

You will lead die changes, set process parameters, troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and maintain safety standards on a fast-paced production line.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated career stability with at least 2 years at each prior employer.
• Hands-on setup or changeover experience in high-pressure aluminum die casting or heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Strong troubleshooting capabilities in mechanical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Ability to safely operate overhead bridge cranes, forklifts, and rigging equipment.
• Must reside within a 45-minute commute of Cedarburg, WI area.
• High School Diploma or GED; technical training preferred; US work authorization without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Execute complete die changes and tooling setups for high-pressure aluminum die casting machines and automation equipment.
• Set and fine-tune process parameters including melt temperatures, hydraulic pressures, shot speeds, and cycle timing.
• Safely rig, align, and install dies and tooling with overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Diagnose and resolve setup, machine, or casting defects during startup and production runs to optimize cycle times and reduce scrap.
• Inspect hydraulic, pneumatic, water/cooling, and automated systems prior to production sign-off.
• Coordinate with Quality and Production for first-piece inspections and setup-sheet adherence.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and crane safety procedures during all activities.

Skills

Hands-on setup/changeover

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Overhead cranes operation

Forklifts operation

Rigging equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Rigging equipment

Die casting machines

Job description

Top Dog Recruiting seeks a Die Cast Changeover Specialist – High-Pressure Aluminum & Hydraulics for the 2nd shift in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. This direct-hire role requires hands-on setup/changeover experience on high-pressure aluminum die casting equipment and precise parameter control.

You will lead die changes, set process parameters, troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and maintain safety standards on a fast-paced production line.