Tool & Die Technician--3rd Shift

Gibbs Die Casting • Henderson, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• A willingness to learn and pursue a Journeyman or Apprenticeship program.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; no sponsorship available.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, or die casting preferred.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED