Die Casting Tooling Specialist – Project Based (Contract)
Skillforce•Columbus, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
Skillforce is hiring experienced tooling professionals to support aluminum high pressure die casting operations on a project basis outside of Milwaukee, WI. This role focuses on restoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining large production dies to ensure consistent uptime and casting quality.
Requirements
- 5+ years hands on experience in aluminum HPDC die repair
- Strong understanding of die construction and large tonnage casting environments
- Solid TIG welding background on tool steel
- Ability to machine, fit, and hold tight tolerances
- Comfortable using precision measuring instruments
- Experience supporting automotive programs preferred
- Ideal candidates have worked on high tonnage machines and understand both tooling function and the casting process from a production standpoint.
Responsibilities
- Tear down and rebuild HPDC dies for inspection and service
- Identify and correct issues such as heat checking, cracking, erosion, soldering, and wear
- Perform TIG welding repairs on H13 and similar tool steels
- Change out inserts, cores, slides, pins, and related components
- Maintain cooling circuits and verify proper flow
- Assist production in resolving casting defects tied to tooling performance
- Execute preventative maintenance and document repair history
- Operate manual machining equipment for fitting and precision adjustments
- Read and work from detailed prints and assembly drawings
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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