3rd Shift Senior Process Control Technician – Cold-Chamber Die Casting

Zaddy Solutions; Cedarburg (WI); Sur place; USD 47 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health/dental/vision benefits

401(k) match

Attendance PTO bonus hours

Résumé du poste

Zaddy Solutions in Cedarburg, WI is seeking a 3rd Shift Senior Process Control Technician for cold-chamber die casting. This direct-hire role focuses on monitoring and optimizing high-pressure aluminum die casting processes, reducing scrap, and ensuring quality across night shifts.

You will analyze defects, adjust parameters, review X-ray data, train floor personnel, and collaborate with quality and engineering teams. Requires 2+ years of tenure, US work authorization, and a 45-minute commute.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated career stability with a strict requirement of at least 2+ years of tenure at each previous employer.
• 2+ years of hands-on process control experience in a manufacturing environment (aluminum die casting, plastics, or metalworking preferred).
• Must reside within a 45-minute maximum commute of the Cedarburg / Greater Milwaukee, WI area.
• Must be fully authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsabilités

• Monitor and optimize process parameters including melt temps, shot profiles, injection speeds, and pressures.
• Analyze and resolve casting defects (porosity, cold shuts, soldering) and review X-ray data.
• Set up, fine-tune, and validate process parameters for product launches and production runs.
• Maintain standardized process setup sheets and operating instructions for setup techs and operators.
• Conduct production trials with quality and engineering teams to improve first-pass yield and reduce scrap.
• Support quality and inspection activities using real-time monitoring and X-ray data.
• Train floor personnel on standardized process parameters and best practices.

Connaissances

Job stability

Manufacturing process experience

Technical and analytical aptitude

Commutable radius

Authorization to work in US

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Technical diploma or vocational degree in manufacturing technology or metallurgy

Description du poste

3rd Shift Senior Process Control Technician – Cold-Chamber Die Casting

• Up to $41.00/hr ($85,280/yr) + 401(k) Match & Bonuses
• Cedarburg, WI Area
• 3rd Shift
• Direct-Hire

• Pay & Incentives: Baseline starting pay up to $41.00/hr ($85,280/yr baseline scaling directly with experience) + pay-for-performance bonus opportunities, 401(k) with company match, full health/dental/vision benefits, and attendance PTO bonus hours.
• Work Pattern/Schedule: Dedicated 3rd Shift schedule providing steady night-shift routine stability in a high-volume precision manufacturing setting.
• Environment & Company Profile: Direct-hire seat with one of North America's largest independent die casting manufacturers; ISO-certified facility featuring exceptional employee stability (40% of staff over 10+ years tenure) and premier tier-one OEM partnerships.
• Core Functional Scope: Monitor and optimize high-pressure aluminum die casting process parameters (shot profiles, melt temps, intensification pressures), perform root-cause defect analysis (porosity, cold shuts, soldering), review X-ray data, and maximize first-pass yield.
• Strict Requirements & Authorization: Requires strict career stability (minimum 2+ years per employer), 2+ years of process control or technical troubleshooting experience in manufacturing, US work authorization, and a local commute within 45 minutes of Cedarburg, WI.

A premier, North American market leader in high-precision die casting is seeking a driven Process Control Technician to oversee and optimize process integrity on their 3rd shift production floor. Responsible for monitoring critical variables on automated, high-pressure aluminum casting cells, this seat plays a direct role in driving down scrap, troubleshooting complex part defects, and ensuring strict compliance with tier-one OEM quality standards.

Joining an ISO-certified facility where 40% of the team boasts over a decade of tenure, this direct-hire position offers outstanding hourly earnings, long-term stability, strong 401(k) matching, and structured career advancement opportunities in a supportive, team-first environment.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Monitor Process Parameters: Continuously track and analyze critical variables including melt temperatures, shot profiles, injection speeds, intensification pressures, cycle times, and die lubrication.
• Analyze & Resolve Casting Defects: Perform root-cause analysis on defect issues such as porosity, cold shuts, soldering, blisters, flash, misruns, and thermal shrinkage.
• Optimize Machine Parameters: Set up, fine-tune, and validate die casting process parameters for new product launches, die tryouts, and existing production runs.
• Maintain Process Standardization: Establish, document, and maintain accurate process setup sheets and operating instructions for setup techs and machine operators.
• Execute Production Trials: Collaborate with quality and engineering teams to validate process changes, improve first-pass yield, and minimize scrap rates.
• Support Quality & Inspection: Utilize real-time process monitoring systems and review X-ray inspection data to ensure parts meet customer specifications.
• Train Floor Personnel: Coach and train machine operators and setup technicians on standardized process parameters and operational best practices.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• Job Stability Required: Demonstrated career stability with a strict requirement of at least 2+ years of tenure at each previous employer.
• Manufacturing Process Experience: 2+ years of hands‑on experience in process control within a manufacturing environment (aluminum die casting, plastic injection molding, or metalworking preferred).
• Technical & Analytical Aptitude: Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret process monitoring data, thermal profiles, and quality reports.
• Commutable Radius: Must reside within a 45‑minute maximum commute of the Cedarburg / Greater Milwaukee, WI area.
• Education & Authorization: High School Diploma or GED required; technical diploma or vocational degree in manufacturing technology or metallurgy preferred. Must be fully authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

• Die Cast & Vacuum Systems: Specialized background in high-pressure aluminum die casting, vacuum‑assisted die casting, or molten metal thermal management.
• Automation & Quality Standards: Familiarity with robotic automation, real‑time shot monitoring software, X‑ray inspection analysis, and IATF 16949 quality guidelines.
• Lean & Continuous Improvement: Practical experience with Six Sigma methodology, 5S, Pareto analysis, or formal root‑cause analysis frameworks.