Die Casting Process Control Technician

Pace Industries, LLC; Town of Grafton (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Casting is seeking a Process Control Technician to develop, monitor, and optimize high-pressure aluminum die casting processes to ensure safety, quality, and productivity. This role collaborates with production, tooling, maintenance, quality, and engineering to establish process standards and support continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in manufacturing, strong knowledge of aluminum alloys, die casting, and automation systems, and proven ability to analyze data,

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferably in high-pressure aluminum die casting.
• Strong understanding of aluminum alloys, vacuum die casting (preferred), and thermal management.
• Experience with die lubrication systems, hydraulic systems, and robot automation.
• Ability to interpret production and quality data and communicate findings clearly.
• Willingness to train operators and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain standardized die casting process parameters.
• Set up and optimize die casting machines for new and existing production.
• Monitor critical process variables and optimize injection speeds, cycle times, and lubrication.
• Analyze casting defects and perform root cause analysis using process data.
• Validate process changes through production trials and ensure customer specs are met.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Data interpretation

Prioritization

Tools

Die casting equipment

Automation systems

Hydraulic systems

Robot automation

Job description

Orion Casting is seeking a Process Control Technician to develop, monitor, and optimize high-pressure aluminum die casting processes to ensure safety, quality, and productivity. This role collaborates with production, tooling, maintenance, quality, and engineering to establish process standards and support continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in manufacturing, strong knowledge of aluminum alloys, die casting, and automation systems, and proven ability to analyze data,