Set Up (6a-2p)

Orion Castings; Town of Grafton (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Castings, a premier die casting manufacturer, is seeking a Die Cast Setup Technician in Wisconsin. You will set up, change over, and prepare high pressure aluminum die casting machines and tooling to meet quality and production requirements.

Responsibilities include dies installation, parameter setting, startup support, and troubleshooting. You will work with maintenance, tooling, and quality to ensure safe, efficient operations and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
• Experience in high pressure aluminum die casting setup or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of die cast machines, tooling, and casting processes.
• Ability to read setup sheets, blueprints, and process documentation.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills required.
• Ability to safely operate cranes, forklifts, and die handling equipment.
• Familiarity with hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, and automation systems preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform die changes and machine setups for high pressure aluminum die casting machines.
• Install and remove dies, trim tools, shot-end components, and auxiliary equipment.
• Set process parameters including temperatures, pressures, shot speeds, intensification, and timing.
• Verify proper operation of hydraulics, cooling systems, lubrication systems, and automation equipment.
• Troubleshoot setup and process issues related to casting quality, cycle time, and machine performance.
• Assist in startup approval and first-piece inspections to ensure quality standards are met.
• Coordinate setup activities with production, tooling, maintenance, and quality departments.
• Perform machine adjustments during startup and production runs as needed.
• Ensure proper die clamping, alignment, venting, and water connections.
• Maintain setup sheets, process documentation, and production records.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on scrap reduction, uptime, and efficiency.
• Follow all safety procedures including lockout/tagout and safe die handling practices.
• Maintain housekeeping and organization in setup and production areas.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Join us in becoming the premier die casting manufacturer and engineering solutions supplier worldwide.

Position Summary

The Die Cast Setup Technician is responsible for setting up, changing over, and preparing high pressure aluminum die casting machines and auxiliary equipment for production. This position ensures machines, dies, tooling, and process parameters are properly installed and operating safely and efficiently to meet quality and production requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform die changes and machine setups for high pressure aluminum die casting machines.
• Install and remove dies, trim tools, shot-end components, and auxiliary equipment.
• Set process parameters including temperatures, pressures, shot speeds, intensification, and timing.
• Verify proper operation of hydraulics, cooling systems, lubrication systems, and automation equipment.
• Troubleshoot setup and process issues related to casting quality, cycle time, and machine performance.
• Assist in startup approval and first-piece inspections to ensure quality standards are met.
• Coordinate setup activities with production, tooling, maintenance, and quality departments.
• Perform machine adjustments during startup and production runs as needed.
• Ensure proper die clamping, alignment, venting, and water connections.
• Maintain setup sheets, process documentation, and production records.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on scrap reduction, uptime, and efficiency.
• Follow all safety procedures including lockout/tagout and safe die handling practices.
• Maintain housekeeping and organization in setup and production areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
• Experience in high pressure aluminum die casting setup or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of die cast machines, tooling, and casting processes.
• Ability to read setup sheets, blueprints, and process documentation.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills required.
• Ability to safely operate cranes, forklifts, and die handling equipment.
• Familiarity with hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, and automation systems preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with cold chamber aluminum die casting equipment.
• Understanding of casting defects and process troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement concepts.Basic computer and data entry skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, and reaching.
• Ability to work around heat, molten aluminum, noise, and moving machinery.

Key Position Competencies:

• Communications– Listening, Reading Comprehension, Speaking and Writing.

• Cognition– Analysis/Reasoning, Creative & Innovative Thinking, Decision Making & Judgement, and Problem Solving.

• Personal Effectiveness– Accountability & Dependability, Adaptability & Flexibility, Customer Focus, Development & Continual Learning, Ethics & Integrity, Results Focus & Initiative, Safety Focus, Self-Management, Stress Tolerance, and Tact.

• Interaction with Others– Influencing Others, Relationship Building, Teamwork and Valuing Diversity

• Occupational– Advocating Causes, Enforcing Laws, Rules & Regulations, Facilitating Groups, Interviewing Others, Providing Consultation, and Presenting Information.

• Management Qualities– Business Alignment, Coaching and Mentoring, Leadership, Fiscal Accountability, Organizational & Political Savvy, Planning & Organizing, Staff Management and Strategic Vision.

Orion Casting has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity, and in that spirit seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify the hiring department by the application deadline.