Die Casting Toolmakers

Skillforce is hiring experienced die casting toolmakers willing to commit to long-term travel work near Milwaukee, WI supporting operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aluminum high pressure die casting at a plant located outside of Milwaukee, WI. This position focuses on keeping production dies running at peak performance through repair, revision, and continuous improvement.

Shift Options / Schedule:  6-7 days per week /  12 hr shifts 

Key Responsibilities:

• Rework and repair aluminum die casting tools using prints, models, and engineering direction
• Machine components using CNC equipment, mills, lathes, grinders, and other shop tools
• Perform preventative maintenance to reduce breakdowns and production delays
• Troubleshoot worn or damaged tooling and make necessary corrections
• Support engineering with tooling updates that improve cycle time and casting quality
• Participate in die trials and validation runs
• Inspect tooling to confirm dimensional accuracy and performance standards
• Maintain documentation on repairs and modifications
• Provide shop floor support when die performance issues arise

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of hands-on toolmaking experience in aluminum HPDC
• Must have previous die casting experience
• Strong understanding of die casting tooling, materials, and machining practices
• Ability to independently program in Siemens NX preferred
• Skilled with CNC machines and manual machining equipment
• Comfortable reading complex prints and models
• Detail oriented with solid troubleshooting ability