Maintenance Mechanic--3rd Shift

Gibbs Die Casting Tech, 310 Community Drive, Henderson, Kentucky, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00 AM | Expires Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 5:59 AM

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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.

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

• 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.

• Experience:
  
  2+ years in industrial maintenance, heavy machinery repair, or similar role (die casting equipment experience preferred).
• Skills:
  
  Able to read and interpret mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical diagrams.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  
  Valid driver’s license; ability to obtain required equipment licenses. Hydraulic pipe welding certification a plus (or willingness to train).
• Work Style:
  Hands‑on, safety‑minded, and comfortable working with large‑scale machinery in a manufacturing environment.

• Competitive pay ($25-$31, based on experience) + overtime opportunities.
• Company‑paid certifications and ongoing training.
• Stable, long‑term career with a respected manufacturing company.
• Safe, well‑equipped shop with modern tools and lifting equipment.

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

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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.

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