Industrial Maintenance Controls Technician

Position Summary

The Press Maintenance Controls Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing electrical and control systems supporting mechanical, hydraulic, and servo-driven press equipment. This role focuses on press controls, PLCs, safety circuits, and automation systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient press operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and control systems on press equipment (mechanical, hydraulic, servo presses)
• Diagnose PLC, HMI, VFD, servo drive, and motion control issues related to press operation
• Maintain and troubleshoot press safety systems including light curtains, safety relays, interlocks, and e-stops
• Perform electrical troubleshooting on motors, encoders, sensors, valves, and control panels
• Support press installations, upgrades, retrofits, and control system modifications
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, press documentation, and OEM manuals
• Perform PLC and HMI backups, monitoring, and limited programming changes
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities on press control systems
• Document control changes and maintain accurate system backups
• Follow all safety procedures including lockout/tagout and electrical safety standards
• Collaborate with maintenance, tooling, engineering, and production teams to reduce press downtime

Qualifications

· Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance or controls experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems and press control architecture
• Hands-on PLC troubleshooting experience (Allen-Bradley / Siemens preferred)
• Experience with press safety systems and industrial safety standards
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred:

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Technology, Automation, or Mechatronics
• Experience with fineblanking, stamping, or high-tonnage press equipment
• Familiarity with servo presses, hydraulic systems, and motion control
• Experience with industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, Profinet)
• Experience with robotics, transfer systems, or press automation
• Electrical license or relevant certifications

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, and kneel for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work safely around press equipment and industrial machinery

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Shift differentials and overtime opportunities (if applicable)
• Advancement opportunities within stamping operations and skilled trades
• Monthly Bonus
• Medical with FSA
• Dental
• Vision
• Free basic life, STD, LTD
• Employee Assistance Program
• 2 weeks vacation
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid personal days
• 401k with 100% match on first 3% and 50% match on next 2%
• $100 reimbursement on safety glasses and shoes
• Free uniforms after 90 days
• $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus
• Annual Holiday party
• Anniversary awards
• Shift premium - 2nd: $1.25, 3rd: $2.00