Press Maintenance Tech - PLC, Robotics & Stamping

TekWissen LLC; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

TekWissen LLC is seeking a Press Maintenance Tech to support PLC, robotics, and stamping operations in Georgetown, KY. This onsite role involves installing and modifying press equipment, validating performance, and ensuring readiness for new model launches.

The ideal candidate has an associate technical degree or higher, hands-on maintenance experience, and strong PLC/safety PLC knowledge. Moderate to heavy travel (up to 75%) including international travel is required, with overtime and weekend

Qualifications

• Associate Technical Degree (or higher) or equivalent experience.
• Technical education specific to industrial maintenance is required.
• Read and understand Electrical, Pneumatic, and Hydraulic schematics/prints.
• Working knowledge of Mechanical and/or Servo Presses.
• Experience with PLCs/Safety PLCs (A/B, Mitsubishi, Siemens, Yaskawa, Toyopuc).
• Working knowledge with Servo and VFD Drive (Mitsubishi, Fanuc, Yaskawa, Siemens).
• Experience with Material Handling Robots (Yaskawa, Fanuc, Kawasaki, Nachi, ABB).
• Willingness to travel up to 75% including international travel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Offline and/or online robot programming.
• Confirm that new model equipment meets standards.
• Prepare and confirm new press equipment at vendors.
• Support confirmation and adjustment of existing press equipment.
• Support Seibi activities at NAMCs with installation, modification, start of production and improvement support.
• Develop equipment countermeasures during setup/trials.
• Travel to NAMCs in US, Canada, Mexico and possibly abroad (Japan) as needed.
• Document activities with reflections, standards, and work instructions.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical schematics

Mechanical aptitude

Travel readiness

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate Technical Degree

Tools

ACAD

Catia

Job description

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. Our client is a recognized prominent global enterprise in the automotive sector, listed among the top 50 companies in the Global Fortune rankings. As a leading player in the global automotive industry, our client manufactures vehicles in 27 countries and effectively markets them across over 170 countries and regions worldwide.

Job Title: Press Maintenance Tech - PLC, Robotics & Stamping

Location: Georgetown, KY 40324

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Pay Rate: $ 38.51-38.51/ Hourly

Job Description:

• Client Press Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated individual who possesses exceptional technical skill.
• The primary responsibility of this role is to support new equipment installations and modifications of existing equipment.
• Perform confirmation and preparation of equipment for manufacturing production. Support various projects under the direction of the Lead Seibi while sharing fresh concepts and ideas in support of continuous improvement.
• Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the person in this role will support the Press Production Engineering department's objective to deploy and / or modify press equipment to facilitate new model launch and support manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities:

• Offline and/or online robot programming
• Confirm that new model equipment meets set standards and performs as intended
• Prepare and confirm new press equipment at the vendors
• Support confirmation and adjustment of existing press equipment to meet standards and targeted running conditions.
• Support Press Equipment Seibi activity at North American Manufacturing Companies with installation, modification, start of production, and GSPH improvement support
• Develop equipment countermeasures during set up/trials
• Engage in travel (or dispatch) to U.S., Canada and/or Mexico NAMCs and suppliers, as well as foreign travel including but not limited to Japan, Canada, Mexico. Commonly work overtime, including weekends and holidays
• Report, document, and summarize activities including reflections, standards, and work instructions.

Requirements:

Required skills:

• Associate Technical Degree (or higher), or equivalent experience
• Technical education specific to industrial maintenance
• Read and understand Electrical, Pneumatic, and Hydraulic schematics/prints
• Working knowledge of Mechanical and/or Servo Presses
• Working knowledge with PLC’s / Safety PLC’s including A/B, Mitsubishi, Siemens, Yaskawa, and Toyopuc
• Working knowledge with Servo and VFD Drive. Mitsubishi, Fanuc, Yaskawa, or Siemens
• Working knowledge with Material Handling Robots including Yaskawa, Fanuc, Kawasaki, Nachi, ABB
• Experience Applying General Industry Safety Standards
• Ability to travel up to 75% at times (including international travel)
• Proficient with Microsoft products (Excel, Power-Point, Word, Outlook).

Preferred:

• 3+ years of experience press shop maintenance
• Experience as a mentor / technical trainer
• Technical writing skills and proficient use of Microsoft platform
• Experience in ACAD, Catia, or other design platforms
• Eagerness to grow.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.