017 - Cast House - Mold Tech

National Material L.P.•Gulfport, MS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mold Tooling Technician is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repair, and preparation of molds, hot tops, stool caps, bottom blocks, and associated tooling used in Direct Chill (DC) billet and slab casting. This role ensures tooling integrity, dimensional accuracy, and readiness to support safe, efficient, and high-quality casting operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
2+ years of experience in aluminum casting, industrial maintenance, or similar manufacturing environment.
Intermediate mechanical aptitude (use of hand tools, measurement tools, grinding equipment).
Ability to read and interpret basic drawings or specifications.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Direct Chill (DC) billet or slab casting.
Knowledge of aluminum alloys and casting behavior (e.g., 6xxx series sensitivity to surface and internal defects).
Experience with refractory materials, coatings, or mold liners.
Forklift and/or overhead crane experience.

Responsibilities

Inspect molds, hot tops, stools/bottom blocks, and related casting equipment for wear, damage, and dimensional accuracy.
Clean, prepare, and assemble molds and hot tops prior to casting (including coatings, liners, and insulation materials as required).
Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on molds and tooling (e.g., grinding, polishing, sealing surfaces, replacing components).
Ensure correct tooling is ready and staged per casting schedule.
Maintain and track tooling component inventory, including identification, usage cycles, and repair history.
Work closely with casting operators to troubleshoot quality issues (e.g., surface defects, drag marks, bleed-outs) related to tooling condition.
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for casting defects or equipment issues.
Ensure water and oil distribution components (rings, nozzles, hoses, injectors) are clean, functional, and properly installed.
Assist with alignment and setup of casting stations as needed.
Follow all safety procedures related to molten metal, water systems, and heavy equipment.
Maintain housekeeping and organization of tooling and mold storage areas.