Tool & Die Technician 3rd Shift

Job description

This posting pertains to this specific position. Please review all requirements prior to submitting your application. If you are seeking an entry level position (CNC Line Operator, Trim Press Operator, Casting Press Operator, or Remelt Operator), those positions are typically hired through Innovative Staff Solutions. Contact them directly at 270-894-3185 or at . 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. • 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. 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