SMED Technician

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

Posted Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM | Expires Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 4:59 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.

SMED TECHNICIAN – 3 rd Shift

This hourly, non-exempt position ensures that customers receive a quality die-cast product as part of the Single-Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) Team in performing accurate and timely procedures for casting die and trim press setups, changeovers and sleeve changes.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs safe and proper 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.
• Maintains proper completion of all required paperwork and First Part Approvals.
• Performs floor work activities necessary to keep an orderly flow of production without unnecessary interruptions.
• Trains Set up Technicians and other press team members on standardized and safe work methods.
• Assists press teams to maintain production, including relieving for breaks, lunch, etc.
• Works weekends and overtime as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance in accordance with scheduled work hours and overtime (OT) as assigned.
• Meets all physical and environmental requirements.
• Follows all Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality Policy regulations including the proper use of all required personal protective equipment.

REQUIREMENTS

Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Experience: 1 year related experience as a SMED Technician

Computer

Skills:

Working knowledge of Database and Manufacturing software.

Other Requirements: Must successfully complete SMED training and Standard Work courses

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 .

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

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