Set Up Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Career stability

Hands-on with automation technology

Training and skill development

Safety and quality culture

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is seeking a Die Cast Setup Technician in Grafton, WI to support Production, Tooling, Maintenance and Quality. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems while following a safety-first mindset.

The position involves die changes, machine setups, and parameter adjustments on high-pressure aluminum equipment, with emphasis on quality, uptime and continuous improvement in a collaborative team setting.

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

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

Safety mindset

Blueprint reading

Process documentation

Crane/Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training is a plus

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: 6:00AM to 2:00PM 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.