Die Cast Setup Technician — Precision, Uptime & Quality

Pace Industries, LLC; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Casting in New Hampshire is seeking a Die Cast Setup Technician to set up, change over, and prepare high pressure aluminum die casting machines and tooling for production, ensuring safe, efficient operation to meet quality standards.

You will install dies, adjust process parameters, verify hydraulics and cooling, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with production, tooling, maintenance, and quality teams to sustain uptime and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
• Experience in high pressure aluminum die casting setup or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of die cast machines, tooling, and casting processes.
• Ability to read setup sheets, blueprints, and process documentation.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform die changes and machine setups for high pressure aluminum die casting machines.
• Install and remove dies, trim tools, shot-end components, and auxiliary equipment.
• Set process parameters including temperatures, pressures, shot speeds, intensification, and timing.
• Verify proper operation of hydraulics, cooling systems, lubrication systems, and automation equipment.
• Troubleshoot setup and process issues related to casting quality, cycle time, and machine performance.
• Assist in startup approval and first-piece inspections to ensure quality standards are met.
• Coordinate setup activities with production, tooling, maintenance, and quality departments.
• Perform machine adjustments during startup and production runs as needed.
• Ensure proper die clamping, alignment, venting, and water connections.
• Maintain setup sheets, process documentation, and production records.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on scrap reduction, uptime, and efficiency.
• Follow all safety procedures including lockout/tagout and safe die handling practices.
• Maintain housekeeping and organization in setup and production areas.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training preferred

Tools

Die casting tooling

Process documentation software

Job description

Orion Casting in New Hampshire is seeking a Die Cast Setup Technician to set up, change over, and prepare high pressure aluminum die casting machines and tooling for production, ensuring safe, efficient operation to meet quality standards.

You will install dies, adjust process parameters, verify hydraulics and cooling, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with production, tooling, maintenance, and quality teams to sustain uptime and continuous improvement.