Tool & Die Technician 3rd Shift

Gibbs Die Casting; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Journeyman/apprenticeship development

Team-focused environment

Job summary

Gibbs Die Casting is seeking a Tool & Die Technician on the 3rd shift in Henderson, KY to maintain and repair dies, perform rebuilds, and ensure tooling stays in top condition so production keeps moving and customers receive quality parts.

You’ll use lathes, mills, and grinders, read blueprints, and work with precision measurements in a hands-on environment. A high school diploma or GED and 1+ year in a machine shop are required; willingness to pursue Journeyman or Apprenticeship supports growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ year of experience in a machine shop, manufacturing, or plumbing environment.
• Ability to read blueprints and work with precision measurements.
• Willingness to learn and pursue a Journeyman or Apprenticeship program.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and rebuilds on casting and trim dies.
• Tear down, refurbish, and rebuild dies to improve performance and reliability.
• Machine and modify components using lathes, mills, and grinders.
• Troubleshoot cooling line blockages, leaks, material defects, and other tooling issues.
• Perform TIG welding and precision tool repairs.
• Use hand tools, pneumatic tools, and sandblasting equipment to restore tooling.
• Document maintenance and repairs and work both in the toolroom and on the production floor.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Willing to learn/journeyman

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Grinders

Job description

Gibbs Die Casting Tech, 310 Community Drive, Henderson, Kentucky, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 4:59 AM

Gibbs Die Casting is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and as such will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetics, physical or mental disability, or other protected characteristic.

TOOL & DIE TECHNICIAN – 3RD SHIFT

Build. Repair. Solve. Keep Production Moving.

If you take pride in precision work and enjoy solving mechanical problems, put your skills to work as a Tool & Die Technician. You’ll work hands-on with complex die casting and trim dies, keeping critical tooling in top condition so production can keep moving and customers receive quality parts.

What You’ll Do

• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and rebuilds on casting and trim dies.
• Tear down, refurbish, and rebuild dies to improve performance and reliability.
• Machine and modify components using lathes, mills, and grinders.
• Troubleshoot cooling line blockages, leaks, material defects, and other tooling issues.
• Perform TIG welding and precision tool repairs.
• Use hand tools, pneumatic tools, and sandblasting equipment to restore tooling.
• Document maintenance and repairs and work both in the toolroom and on the production floor.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ year of experience in a machine shop, manufacturing, or plumbing environment.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, or die casting preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and work with precision measurements.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• A willingness to learn and pursue a Journeyman or Apprenticeship program.

Why Build Your Career Here?

• Stable, long-term opportunity in a skilled trade.
• Opportunities to expand your skills and earn additional certifications.
• Journeyman and Apprenticeship development opportunities.
• Team-focused environment where quality and craftsmanship matter.
• Overtime opportunities.

The Work Environment

This is a hands-on manufacturing role in a hot production environment. The position requires standing, working with tools and machinery, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Safety is a priority, and proper PPE is required.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; no sponsorship available.

Management has the right to revise this description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason as outlined in the employee manual or other written agreement.
Equal Opportunity Employer: including disability/veteran

Gibbs Die Casting Tech, 310 Community Drive, Henderson, Kentucky, United States of America