Set Up Technician

ManpowerGroup; Town of Grafton (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Overtime opportunities

Hands-on with advanced die casting

Career advancement

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Die Cast Setup Technician in Grafton, WI. You will join the Manufacturing team supporting Production, Tooling, Maintenance, and Quality, with a safety-first mindset and hands-on work on advanced die casting automation.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, experience in die casting or manufacturing, and the ability to read blueprints and setup sheets. Shift is 2:00PM–10:00PM, Monday–Friday, with pay ranging $28.50–$41.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical training is a plus.
• Experience in die casting, manufacturing, machine setup, or a related industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated systems.
• Ability to read blueprints, setup sheets, and process documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform die changes and machine setups on high-pressure aluminum die casting equipment.
• Install and remove dies, trim tools, shot-end components, and auxiliary equipment.
• Set and adjust process parameters including temperatures, pressures, shot speeds, and cycle timing.
• Troubleshoot machine, process, and casting quality issues to optimize production performance.
• Support startup approvals, first-piece inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, uptime, and efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Crane operation

Forklift operation

Job description

Our client, a leading aluminum die casting manufacturer, is seeking a Die Cast Setup Technician to join their team. As a Die Cast Setup Technician, you will be part of the Manufacturing team supporting Production, Tooling, Maintenance, and Quality. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and a safety-first mindset that will align successfully in the organization .

Job Title: Die Cast Setup Technician

Location: Grafton, WI

Shift: 2:00PM to 10:00PM CST (M-F)

Pay Range: $28.50 to $41.00/hr

What’s the Job?

• Perform die changes and machine setups on high-pressure aluminum die casting equipment.

• Install and remove dies, trim tools, shot-end components, and auxiliary equipment.

• Set and adjust process parameters including temperatures, pressures, shot speeds, and cycle timing.

• Troubleshoot machine, process, and casting quality issues to optimize production performance.

• Support startup approvals, first-piece inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, uptime, and efficiency.

What’s Needed?

• High school diploma or GED; technical training is a plus.

• Experience in die casting, manufacturing, machine setup, or a related industrial environment.

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated systems.

• Ability to read blueprints, setup sheets, and process documentation.

• Experience operating cranes, forklifts, or die handling equipment safely.

What’s in it for me?

• Competitive compensation and overtime opportunities.

• Stable career with a growing manufacturing organization.

• Hands-on work with advanced die casting and automation technology.

• Opportunities for training, skill development, and career advancement.

• Collaborative team environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.