Controls Technician – Travel-Heavy Press Equipment Onsite

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

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.