Controls Technician/ Seibi Press Equipment

Pacer Group; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Pacer Group is seeking a Controls Technician for Seibi Press Equipment in Georgetown, KY. The role focuses on equipment setup, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement to support new model launches and manufacturing readiness.

The position is onsite in Georgetown with travel domestically and internationally. A technical degree plus 3–5 years of relevant experience is required; proficiency in PLCs, robots, and machining is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years technical experience; 5+ preferred.
• Industrial maintenance and press equipment experience.
• Ability to read electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics.
• Knowledge of mechanical/servo presses, PLCs, VFDs, servo drives, and industrial robots.
• Machining experience (milling, turning, welding, etc.).
• Understanding of industrial safety standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to travel ~50% (up to 75% including international travel).

Responsibilities

• Support installation, modification, and commissioning of new press equipment.
• Perform offline and online robot programming.
• Inspect and confirm equipment meets manufacturing standards.
• Troubleshoot and adjust mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Support equipment setup, production launches, and performance improvements.
• Work with PLCs, servo drives, VFDs, and material handling robots.
• Develop equipment countermeasures and support continuous improvement.
• Document activities, prepare reports, and maintain work instructions.
• Travel to manufacturing facilities and suppliers in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

Skills

PLC programming

VFD knowledge

Servo drives

Industrial robots

Schematic reading

Machining

Safety standards

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

Associate Degree or higher

Tools

AutoCAD

CATIA

Job description

Title: Controls Technician/ Seibi Press Equipment

Location: Georgetown, KY 40324

Duration: 12 Months

Shift : Onsite

Pay Rate: $30/hr - $35/hr on W2

Domain: Automotive

Employment Type: Contract

Application Deadline: Open until Filled

Summary

We are seeking a technically skilled Seibi Press Equipment Technician to support new equipment installations, modifications, and manufacturing production readiness. This role will focus on equipment setup, troubleshooting, adjustments, and continuous improvement to support new model launches and manufacturing operations.

The position is onsite in Georgetown, KY, with domestic and international travel requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support installation, modification, and commissioning of new press equipment.
• Perform offline and online robot programming.
• Inspect and confirm equipment meets manufacturing standards.
• Troubleshoot and adjust mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Support equipment setup, production launches, and performance improvements.
• Work with PLCs, servo drives, VFDs, and material handling robots.
• Develop equipment countermeasures and support continuous improvement.
• Document activities, prepare reports, and maintain work instructions.
• Travel to manufacturing facilities and suppliers in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

Qualifications

Required:

• Associate Technical Degree or higher, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant technical experience; 5+ years preferred.
• Industrial maintenance and press equipment experience.
• Ability to read electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics.
• Knowledge of mechanical/servo presses, PLCs, VFDs, servo drives, and industrial robots.
• Machining experience, including milling, turning, sawing, or welding.
• Understanding of industrial safety standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to travel approximately 50%, with the ability to travel up to 75% at times, including internationally.

Preferred:

• 3+ years of press shop maintenance experience.
• Experience mentoring or training technicians.
• Technical writing and documentation skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD, CATIA, or similar design software.

Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)

EEOC Compliance

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Disclaimer

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