Die Repair Technician - All Shifts

Madison Kipp Corporation; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison Kipp Corporation seeks a Die Repair Technician in Madison, Wisconsin, to ensure optimal performance of aluminum die cast tooling. This role involves troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing dies in a high-volume manufacturing environment, working closely with engineering and quality teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical background, can read engineering drawings, and is capable of lifting up to 70 pounds. Experience with die casting processes is preferred, along with communication skills for teamwork.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical background is required.
• Knowledge of die casting processes is preferred.
• Ability to read and understand product drawings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot aluminum die cast tooling.
• Perform preventative maintenance and necessary repairs.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams on tooling defects.
• Operate hydraulic and mechanical equipment safely.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measuring equipment (micrometer, calipers)

AutoVue

Forklift and crane equipment

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Die Repair Technician is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting aluminum die cast tooling to ensure optimal performance, part quality, and production efficiency within a high-volume die casting environment. This role performs preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and corrective repairs on dies, including addressing wear, damage, and dimensional issues that impact casting integrity and downstream machining processes.

The Die Repair Technician works closely with die casting, machining, engineering, and quality teams to identify root causes of tooling‑related defects, implement improvements, and support continuous production uptime. This position plays a critical role in extending die life, reducing scrap, and ensuring components meet tight tolerances and customer specifications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assemble casting dies.
• Troubleshoot dies that are not working.
• Make repairs to a die while it is on a die‑cast machine.
• Create maintenance work requisitions for repairs to die maintenance equipment, die‑related issues such as hydraulic cylinder fixes, electrical work, etc.
• Read prints (product drawings, die‑cast and trim die prints) and use measuring equipment (micrometer, depth micrometer, dial indicators, calipers, etc.).
• Use AutoVue to view designs.
• Set limit switches and final fitting slide(s) and slide locks.
• Operate ejector pin grinder, hydraulic cavity extraction equipment, and hydraulic power unit used for final inspection of hydraulic cylinder setups.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Heavy manufacturing environment. MKC houses different machinery, equipment, processes, and chemicals which produce potential hazards in the work environment such as ergonomic, chemical, machine point of operation, and powered industrial vehicle traffic. These hazards are controlled through engineering controls such as machine guarding and administrative controls such as safety policies and programs. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to noisy. In certain areas of the facility, employees are required to wear personal protective equipment such as hearing protection, safety glasses, safety toe shoes, and hand protection.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand, stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Must be able to regularly walk throughout all the manufacturing facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical background.
• Knowledge of die casting and how a casting die operates preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.

JOB SKILLS

• Must be able to obtain MKC forklift and crane certification.
• Other key characteristics: Mechanically inclined, self‑motivated, good communication skills, and a team player.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT

• Less than 5%