What are the responsibilities and job description for the Die Casting Tooling Specialist - Project Based (Contract) position at Skillforce?
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.Shift Options / Schedule: 6-7 days per week / 50 hours per week1st Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM2nd Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM3rd Shift: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AMTravel & Per DiemAbility to travel home every two weeks or as neededPer diem of $178 for all seven days while traveling ($1,246 weekly)When traveling, your time is compensated at your regular hourly rateIf traveling by personal vehicle, mileage will be reimbursed at $0.70 per mileIf traveling by air, the flight will be provided, with reimbursement for rental car and fuelKey ResponsibilitiesTear down and rebuild HPDC dies for inspection and serviceIdentify and correct issues such as heat checking, cracking, erosion, soldering, and wearPerform TIG welding repairs on H13 and similar tool steelsChange out inserts, cores, slides, pins, and related componentsMaintain cooling circuits and verify proper flowAssist production in resolving casting defects tied to tooling performanceExecute preventative maintenance and document repair historyOperate manual machining equipment for fitting and precision adjustmentsRead and work from detailed prints and assembly drawingsQualifications5 years hands on experience in aluminum HPDC die repairStrong understanding of die construction and large tonnage casting environmentsSolid TIG welding background on tool steelAbility to machine, fit, and hold tight tolerancesComfortable using precision measuring instrumentsExperience supporting automotive programs preferredIdeal candidates have worked on high tonnage machines and understand both tooling function and the casting process from a production standpoint.Benefits:401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offReferral programVision insuranceIf you are a skilled Die Cast Tooling Specialist looking for work, apply today!
Salary : $30 - $50