Die Maintenance Tech I — 3rd Shift & Safety‑Driven

Kawasaki Tennesse; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kawasaki Tennessee, Inc. in Morristown, TN is seeking a Die Maintenance Tech I for our Aluminum Die Casting facility on the 3rd shift.

Responsibilities include reading drawings, setting up tools, measuring with precision instruments, assembling parts, testing dies, and upholding strict safety standards. Qualified candidates will have commensurate experience, a solid work history, basic math skills, and the ability to work with teams across all levels while supporting continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Commensurate training/job experience.
• Solid work history and willingness to function in a team environment.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to work rotating day/night shift each month.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications of tools, dies, prototypes or models.
• Compute dimensions and tolerances and set up machine tools.
• Position, secure, measure and work metal stock or castings to lay out for machining.
• Set up, operate, and maintain a variety of basic machine shop equipment.
• Verify machined parts for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments.
• Fit and assemble or disassemble parts using hand tools.
• Test completed dies or fixtures for proper operation.
• Knowledgeable in procedures and safety measures of designated areas of responsibility.
• Performs regular safety audits.
• Actively participates on Company Safety committee.
• Supports continual improvement initiatives.
• Complies with all TS requirements.

Skills

Basic math

Communication

Team player

Flexible hours

Job description

Kawasaki Tennessee, Inc. in Morristown, TN is seeking a Die Maintenance Tech I for our Aluminum Die Casting facility on the 3rd shift.

Responsibilities include reading drawings, setting up tools, measuring with precision instruments, assembling parts, testing dies, and upholding strict safety standards. Qualified candidates will have commensurate experience, a solid work history, basic math skills, and the ability to work with teams across all levels while supporting continuous improvement