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Tool and Die Technician--3rd Shift

Gibbs Die Casting Corp. | Henderson, KY 42420
Date Posted: 8/17/2026 | Last Day to Apply: 8/31/2026
Posted in: Manufacturing, Construction & Trades
Compensation Type: Hourly
Position Type: Full-Time
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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.

 

 

  • 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