Die Casting Process Specialist - Control & Optimization

Orion Castings; Town of Grafton (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Casting in the United States seeks a Process Control Technician to develop, monitor, and optimize high-pressure aluminum die casting processes. You will work with production, tooling, maintenance, quality, and engineering to set standards, troubleshoot issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

You will set up machines, monitor process variables, perform root cause analysis, and train operators.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience in high-pressure aluminum die casting, casting operations, machining, maintenance, automation, or similar production processes is preferred.
• Strong understanding of thermal management and hydraulic systems.
• Working knowledge of computer applications used for communication, documentation, and reporting.
• Understanding of molding principles applied to die casting is a plus.
• Experience with real-time process monitoring systems.
• Familiarity with X-ray analysis of castings.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Set up and optimize die casting machines for new and existing production.
• Monitor critical process variables including shot profiles, intensification pressure, fill time, cycle time, lubrication parameters, porosity, cold shuts, blisters, flash, soldering.
• Perform root cause analysis using process data.
• Establish and maintain documented process sheets and machine setup instructions.
• Work with quality personnel to improve first-pass yield and reduce scrap.
• Assist in die tryouts and new product launches.
• Recommend tooling, process, or equipment improvements and validate changes through production trials.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications and quality standards.
• Train operators and setup technicians on approved process standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

Thermal management

Hydraulic systems

Process data analysis

Real-time monitoring

X-ray analysis

IATF 16949 knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Orion Casting in the United States seeks a Process Control Technician to develop, monitor, and optimize high-pressure aluminum die casting processes. You will work with production, tooling, maintenance, quality, and engineering to set standards, troubleshoot issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

You will set up machines, monitor process variables, perform root cause analysis, and train operators.