Tool Technician
Linamar — Fletcher, NC, United States
Posted 2026-09-01
Job Title : Tool Technician Job Summary: The Tool Technician keeps high pressure die casting (HPDC) dies running safely, on time, and to print. You will troubleshoot, repair and perform preventive maintenance (PM) on production dies, working with Production, Quality and Engineering to reduce downtime and scrap. Responsibilities Perform scheduled PMs on HPDC dies: teardown, cleaning, inspection, component replacement and reassembly to die build standards. Troubleshoot and repair dies in the press and at the bench, including slides, cores, ejector systems, inserts and shot sleeves. Diagnose and correct die-related casting defects (flash, porosity, soldering, cracks, dimensional issues) with Quality and Process Engineering. Inspect and repair water/oil cooling lines, fittings, hoses and thermal circuits; leak-test before release. Perform weld repair, polishing, fitting and spotting of die components. Use precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, indicators) to verify components against prints. Support die changes and first-piece approval with Production. Document all work in the maintenance/ERP system (work orders, PM checklists, repair history, spare parts used