Die Cast Hydraulic and Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Job Title : Die Casting Hydraulic & Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Location : Top Die Casting : 13910 Dearborn Avenue South Beloit Illinois 61080 Department : Maintenance / Operations Reports To : Maintenance Manager / Plant Manager Employment Type : Full-Time

Position Summary :

We are looking for a highly skilled and hands-on Hydraulic & Mechanical Maintenance Engineer with experience in aluminum die casting equipment and all associated secondary machinery . This role is essential to ensuring maximum uptime, performance, and reliability of the entire die casting cell, including shot end systems, hydraulic circuits, trim presses, robots, ladles, extractors, spray systems, temperature control units (TCUs), hot oil units, and material handling equipment.

The ideal candidate will have an expert-level understanding of hydraulic and mechanical systems, preventive and predictive maintenance programs, troubleshooting, and the integration of auxiliary equipment within die casting operations.

Key Responsibilities :

Hydraulic & Mechanical System Maintenance

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain hydraulic and mechanical systems on high-pressure die casting (HPDC) machines (e.g., Bühler, Die Cast Press, etc.).
• Inspect and troubleshoot hydraulic circuits, accumulators, pumps, valves, manifolds, cylinders, and servo systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and predictive diagnostics to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Monitor and adjust hydraulic shot systems (shot sleeve, piston rings, intensifier systems) for performance and wear.
• Maintain and repair toggle and locking systems, platen guides, tie bars, and other structural machine components.

Secondary Equipment Expertise

Root Cause Analysis & Troubleshooting

Installation & Continuous Improvement

Documentation & Safety

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Apply Today : [Email your resume and cover letter.) Join our team and become a key player in driving equipment reliability and operational excellence in our aluminum die casting operations.