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Gibbs Die Casting Corp. | Henderson, KY 42420
Date Posted: 3/28/2025 | Last Day to Apply: 4/30/2025
Posted in: Manufacturing
Compensation Type: Hourly
Position Type: Full-Time
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SKILLED TRADES POSITIONS

          Toolroom Repair

          Maintenance Mechanic

          Machine Controls Technician

          Production Technician

          Single Minute Exchange of Die Technician (SMED)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

Toolroom Repair

  • Performs routine maintenance on casting and trim dies
  • Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathes, milling machine and grinder to machine parts
  • Uses stoning tools and other pneumatic or hydraulic tools to repair pins, cavities, dies, etc.
  • Performs general welding for repairs and maintenance

Maintenance Mechanic

  • Maintains and repairs production equipment
  • Diagnoses mechanical and electrical issues
  • Performs torque and leak tester verification procedures
  • Works with hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical schematics
  • Completes PM’s per maintenance department specs

Machine Controls Technician

  • Appoints and configures new & refurbed automated industrial machine control systems
  • Programs PLCs--writes and modifies PLC logic to control machine operations according to specifications
  • Diagnoses system malfunctions, identifies faulty components, and performs repairs to restore operational functionality 
  • Performs Data Analysis- Monitors system performance metrics, identifies trends, and recommends improvements

Production Technician

  • Performs procedures for casting die and trim press setups, changeovers and sleeve changes
  • Analyzes die problems in collaboration with Tool Room, Maintenance, and Process Engineer/Coordinator team members
  • Performs minor/major die repairs
  • Ensures that cell is completely set up and ready for production.
  • Performs general maintenance and maintains correct fluid levels, media, tools and supplies for all equipment

Single Minute Exchange of Die Technician (SMED)

  • Performs Production Technician duties
  • Focuses on changeover efficiency and reduction of downtime
  • Requires completion of SMED training

For all positions:

  • Maintains regular and punctual attendance, in accordance with scheduled work hours, and overtime (OT) as assigned.
  • Meets all physical and environmental requirements.

REQUIREMENTS  MAY INCLUDE

Education: High School Diploma or GED; Associates Degree

Certifications/Licenses: Journeyman or CNC Apprenticeship Certifications    

Experience:  One+ years maintenance, machine shop, or related production experience in a similar environment

Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S.  We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

  • 401k contributions
  • Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off  
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • And more!

Gibbs Die Casting Corp.

About Gibbs Die Casting Corp.

Location

369 Community Drive, Henderson, KY 42420