HPDC Die Repair Pro: Boost Die Life & Uptime

Millison Casting Technology; Sallisaw (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Millison Casting Technology in Oklahoma is seeking an HPDC Die Repair Technician to repair, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve high‑pressure die casting dies, trim dies, and related tooling. You will work closely with production, engineering, tool room personnel, and maintenance teams to keep downtime to a minimum and die life maximized.

You will perform preventive maintenance, disassembly and reassembly, troubleshoot tooling failures, and document repair history while complying with safety and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical training or apprenticeship in Tool & Die, machining, or related field preferred.
• Experience repairing and maintaining HPDC dies and tooling.
• Proficiency with hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and tool room equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and CAD prints.
• Knowledge of die casting processes, die construction, and tooling materials.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and rebuilds on HPDC dies and associated tooling.
• Disassemble, inspect, troubleshoot, and reassemble die cast tooling components.
• Diagnose tooling failures and determine corrective actions to restore production readiness.
• Repair worn, damaged, or cracked die components using welding, machining, polishing, grinding, and fitting techniques.
• Maintain cooling lines, vent systems, ejector systems, and moving die components.
• Interpret engineering drawings, die designs, blueprints, and tooling specifications.
• Conduct dimensional inspections using precision measuring instruments.
• Assist in die tryouts and production startups following repairs or modifications.
• Document maintenance activities, repair history, and tooling performance data.
• Recommend tooling improvements to enhance die life, casting quality, and productivity.
• Work with engineering teams on die modifications and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Independent / team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training in Tool & Die or Machining

Tools

Hand tools

Precision measuring tools

Tool room equipment

CAD drawings interpretation

Job description

Millison Casting Technology in Oklahoma is seeking an HPDC Die Repair Technician to repair, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve high‑pressure die casting dies, trim dies, and related tooling. You will work closely with production, engineering, tool room personnel, and maintenance teams to keep downtime to a minimum and die life maximized.

You will perform preventive maintenance, disassembly and reassembly, troubleshoot tooling failures, and document repair history while complying with safety and