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 www.staffsolutions.com.

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.

HEAVY MACHINERY MECHANIC/TECHNICIAN—3rd SHIFT

Help keep our high-pressure die casting presses running at peak performance. We’re looking for an experienced Mechanics/Technicians with the skills to repair and rebuild vertical and horizontal high-pressure die casting presses ranging from 850T to 2,000T, and trim presses. If you have a knack for heavy machinery repair, hydraulics, mechanical, electrical, and PLC troubleshooting, you’ll fit right in.

What You’ll Do

• Repair, rebuild, and maintain vertical and horizontal high-pressure die casting presses (850T–2,000T), and related equipment.
• Diagnose hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical issues using schematics and blueprints.
• Perform welding, fabrication, and precision fitting of components.
• Operate cranes, forklifts, and lifting equipment to handle large press components.
• Conduct inspections to prevent breakdowns and keep production on schedule.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production teams for efficient press operation.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED; Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school or willing to complete.
• 6+ months in industrial maintenance, heavy machinery repair, or similar role (die casting equipment experience preferred).
• Able to read and interpret mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical diagrams.
• Industrial Maintenance Certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Hands-on, safety-minded, and comfortable working with large-scale machinery in a manufacturing environment.

Why Join Us?

• Stable, long-term opportunity in a skilled trade.
• Opportunity to grow your skills and certifications.
• Team-focused environment that values quality and craftsmanship.
• Competitive pay + shift differential.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Safe, well-equipped shop with modern tools and lifting equipment.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Hands-on role in a hot manufacturing environment requiring standing, lifting (up to 50 lbs), and working with tools and machinery.
• Safety is a top priority, and proper PPE is always required.

Additional Information

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available).

Apply today and put your skills to work in a role where your expertise makes a difference every day.

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