Die Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift

Kobelco Aluminum Products & Extrusions Inc.; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Skills-Based Pay

Annual Raises up to $1.00/hr

Career Development

Safety First

Job summary

Kobelco Aluminum Products & Extrusions Inc. in Bowling Green, KY is hiring a Die Maintenance Technician to keep dies and tooling clean, reliable, and ready for action.

You will join a team that values precision, safety, and teamwork in a manufacturing setting. The role offers a base pay of $19.00 per hour with a $0.50 per hour shift differential when applicable, plus potential skills-based pay and yearly raises.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical work is valued.
• Willingness to learn basic tooling and die maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Clean, inspect, and perform basic maintenance on tools and dies.
• Troubleshoot and repair tooling die issues as they arise.
• Adjust and prep die to ensure proper alignment, fit, and performance.
• Keep your work area organized, safe, and ready for the next task.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Die Maintenance Technician

Starting Pay:

$19.00/hr base + $0.50/hr shift differential (when applicable)

Location:

18 Kobe Way, Bowling Green, KY 42101

• We promote a drug free workplace

Help keep our production floor running at its best. As a Die Maintenance Technician, you’ll be part of the team that ensures our tools and dies are clean, reliable, and ready for action. If you enjoy hands-on mechanical work, take pride in precision, and value a safe, team-oriented environment, we want to meet you.

What We Offer

• Skills-Based Pay: Earn an additional $0.50/hr for every skill level you achieve (up to 4 levels).
• Guaranteed Growth: Annual Raises of up to $1.00/hr every year!
• Career Development: Build practical, in-demand experience with essential tooling and maintenance.
• Safety First: Work in a clean, safe, and drug-free environment where your well-being comes first.

What You’ll Do

• Clean, inspect, and perform basic maintenance on tools and dies.
• Troubleshoot and repair tooling die issues as they arise.
• Adjust and prep die to ensure proper alignment, fit, and performance.
• Keep your work area organized, safe, and ready for the next task.

Day-to-Day Expectations

• Operate equipment safely and responsibly.
• Complete simple documentation with accuracy.
• Use problem-solving skills to identify, diagnose, and correct issues.
• Lift up to 50 lbs without assistance.
• Follow all safety procedures, guidelines, and work instructions.

Special Safety Responsibilities

• Wear proper PPE when handling hazardous materials.
• Participate in required yearly training on chemical and waste handling.
• Understand emergency procedures and the basics of spill control.

What You Need

• High school diploma or equivalent.