Senior Die-Cast Process Technician - Shift Lead

W3Global; South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global is seeking a Die-Cast Process Technician to support high-pressure aluminum die-casting operations, optimize processes, and assure quality in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on die-casting experience, familiarity with automotive quality tools, and a proactive approach to reducing scrap and downtime while mentoring production teams and maintaining strict safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years hands-on die-casting experience in an industrial setting.
• Automotive manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with die-casting cell setup, changeovers, process monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with automotive Core Tools (SPC, FMEA, MSA, APQP, PPAP).
• Knowledge of root-cause analysis and problem-solving methods (8D, 5-Why).
• Experience with tooling repair coordination, TPM, and basic preventive maintenance.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to diagnose production process issues.
• Ability to maintain accurate process documentation and shift reports.
• Willingness to work any shift and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and unplanned changeovers and setups of high-pressure die-casting cells.
• Monitor, record, and maintain process parameters for quality and stability.
• Safely melt and supply molten aluminum to casting cells.
• Troubleshoot process issues and support production teams.

Skills

Die-casting

Process setup

Troubleshooting

Quality assurance

OEE improvement

Continuous improvement

Shift leadership

Documentation

Root cause analysis

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

TPM

Job description

W3Global is seeking a Die-Cast Process Technician to support high-pressure aluminum die-casting operations, optimize processes, and assure quality in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on die-casting experience, familiarity with automotive quality tools, and a proactive approach to reducing scrap and downtime while mentoring production teams and maintaining strict safety standards.