HPDC Tooling Setup Specialist - Fast, Safe Die Changes

Orion Castings; Town of Grafton (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Castings in Wisconsin is seeking a Tooling Setup Technician to safely install, changeover, and verify HPDC dies and tooling. You will coordinate with Production, Tooling, Maintenance, and Quality to minimize changeover time and ensure reliable die casting operations.

You will inspect tooling, connect cooling and hydraulic lines, and confirm proper alignment before startup. The role requires manual dexterity, crane and rigging experience, and adherence to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or tooling in an industrial setting.
• Ability to read setup sheets, diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools safely.
• Knowledge of HPDC tooling components is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete die changes and tooling setups on HPDC machines according to production schedules.
• Safely remove and install dies for upcoming production runs.
• Use cranes, hoists, and rigging to move dies and tooling securely.
• Verify die orientation, alignment, and machine interface before startup.
• Connect cooling, hydraulic, and ejector systems and other tooling components.
• Inspect dies and tooling for damage, wear, leaks, or misalignment.
• Follow setup sheets, instructions, and engineering requirements.
• Support startup and first-piece production after die changes.
• Assist with adjustments and repairs of tooling when qualified.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading diagrams

Hand and power tools

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

Overhead cranes

Rigging equipment

Measuring instruments

Torque tools

Job description

Orion Castings in Wisconsin is seeking a Tooling Setup Technician to safely install, changeover, and verify HPDC dies and tooling. You will coordinate with Production, Tooling, Maintenance, and Quality to minimize changeover time and ensure reliable die casting operations.

You will inspect tooling, connect cooling and hydraulic lines, and confirm proper alignment before startup. The role requires manual dexterity, crane and rigging experience, and adherence to safety procedures.