| Job Title |
Die-casting-machine Setter |
| Job Description |
Sets Up Diecasting Machines That Cast Parts, Such As
Automobile Trim, Carburetor Housings, And Motor Parts From
Nonferrous Metals, Such As Zinc, Aluminum, Or Magnesium: Lifts
Specified Die Sections Into Machine, Using Chain Fall Or Hoist.
Secures Die Sections In Position And Adjusts Stroke Of Ram,
Using Handtools. Connects Water Hoses To Cooling System Of Die.
Preheats Die Sections With Torch Or Electric Heater. Turns
Valves And Sets Dials To Regulate Flow Of Water Circulating
Through Die, Timing Cycle, And Operating Speed Of Machine, Based
On Size And Structure Of Part To Be Cast And Type And
Temperature Of Metal Being Used. Starts Machine To Produce
Sample Casting, And Examines Casting To Verify Setup. May Clean
Diecasting Machines, Using High-pressure Steam Hose And
Detergent. May Perform Maintenance On Machine Or Dies, Such As
Replacing Pipelines Or Hoses, Lubricating Machine, Or Replacing
Ejector Pins In Dies. May Verify Machine Setups And Adjust
Malfunctioning Machines And Be Designated Die-casting-machine
Maintainer (foundry). May Dismantle Dies For Repair By Die
Maker, Stamping (machine Shop).
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