Die Casting Tooling & Process Optimization Technician

Briggs & Stratton; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton is seeking a die casting technician to set up production equipment, troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, and maintain peak line performance. You will apply SPC to keep parts within specification and perform preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.

The role requires 1.5 years of hands-on technical experience, forklift ability, and strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1.5 years of hands-on technical experience using mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic skills.
• Strong teamwork and communication abilities.
• Forklift operation ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up production equipment to ensure quality output.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Apply statistical process control to guide adjustments and keep parts within specification.
• Perform preventative maintenance to prevent unplanned downtime.
• Execute machining and bench work to alter dies, fixtures, gauges, and guarding.
• Support the team with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Hydraulic skills

Team collaboration

English fluency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bring Precision to Life in Die Casting

Are you energized by solving equipment problems and dialing in processes so every part hits spec? In this role, you’ll set up production equipment, troubleshoot plant machinery, and keep die casting operations running at peak performance.

Your Impact

• Use technical knowledge to troubleshoot and repair production equipment across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Set up a variety of production machines to ensure quality output.
• Apply statistical process charting, interpretation, and trend analysis to guide process/equipment adjustments and keep parts within specification.
• Perform preventative maintenance to prevent unplanned downtime.
• Execute machining and bench work to alter and repair tools, dies, fixtures, jigs, gauges, and guarding.
• Support the team with other duties as assigned.

You Bring

• Intermediate troubleshooting skills spanning mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic domains.
• Collaborative mindset with solid interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comfort with computers for data entry and information access.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Fluent in English and the primary language used in your area of responsibility and/or location.

Credentials

• High School diploma or equivalent education and experience.
• 1.5 years of hands-on technical experience using mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic skills.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Frequently lift 5–25 lbs; occasionally 25–75 lbs; rarely over 75 lbs.
• Stand and/or walk for full shifts of 8–12 hours.
• Occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling, and reaching over a full shift (8–12 hours).
• Operate power/vibrating tools during an 8–12 hour shift.
• Operate motorized vehicles during an 8–12 hour shift.
• Work in environments with noise levels requiring hearing protection for an entire 8–12 hour shift.