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Job Description
Die Repair Technician Madison-Kipp Corporation - 3.3 Madison, WI Job Details Full-time Up to $45 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Machine repair High school diploma or GED Assembly Root cause analysis Mechanical troubleshooting Full Job Description
WHY CONSIDER MKC
Here at Madison-Kipp Corporation, we are one of the leaders in our field of high-pressure die casting and precision machining for customers in the automotive and recreational markets. We are proud of our 120-Year History and Culture. MKC is an equal opportunity employer. Madison-Kipp offers a competitive salary and benefits package to full-time employees that includes: medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life and disability insurance, 401k plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, paid personal time, and paid parental leave.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Die Repair Technician is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting aluminum die cast tooling to ensure optimal performance, part quality, and production efficiency within a high-volume die casting environment. This role performs preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and corrective repairs on dies, including addressing wear, damage, and dimensional issues that impact casting integrity and downstream machining processes. The Die Repair Technician works closely with die casting, machining, engineering, and quality teams to identify root causes of tooling-related defects, implement improvements, and support continuous production uptime. This position plays a critical role in extending die life, reducing scrap, and ensuring components meet tight tolerances and customer specifications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Perform routine maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of aluminum die casting dies and related tooling. Diagnose die-related issues including flash, solder, porosity, dimensional concerns, and premature wear. Disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble dies according to established procedures and specifications. Perform polishing, fitting, spotting, grinding, welding, and bench work on dies and tooling components. Utilize precision measuring instruments to verify tooling dimensions and tolerances. Support die changeovers and production troubleshooting activities as required. Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams to identify and implement tooling improvements. Complete preventive maintenance activities to extend die life and improve performance. Document repairs, maintenance activities, and tooling modifications accurately. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement related to die performance, cycle time, and quality.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE
Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis. High School Diploma or equivalent. Strong mechanical background Knowledge of die casting and how a casting die operates preferred.
