Tool & Die Technician--3rd Shift

Gibbs Die Casting Corp.; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Gibbs Die Casting Corp. in Henderson, KY is seeking a Tool & Die Technician for the 3rd shift to keep production moving by maintaining complex tooling.

You will inspect, repair, and rebuild dies, perform TIG welding, and work with lathes, mills, and grinders. You bring a high school diploma or GED, 1+ year in a machine shop or related setting, blueprint-reading skills, and a willingness to pursue Journeyman or Apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year in a machine shop, manufacturing, or plumbing environment.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, or die casting preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and take precise measurements.
• Willingness to pursue 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.
• Install and maintain die cooling systems using blueprints and die specifications.
• 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

Machine shop experience

Blueprint reading

Read blueprints

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Die casting

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.
• Install and maintain die cooling systems using blueprints and die specifications.
• 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.
• Competitive pay plus shift differential.
• 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.

Put Your Skills to Work

If you're mechanically minded, take pride in doing quality work, and want the opportunity to grow in a skilled trade, we'd like to hear from you.

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