Stamping Press Equipment Technician

Seibi Press Equipment Technician Location: Georgetown, KY 1521842 Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, with overtime as needed Work Location: On-site Travel: Approximately 50%, potentially up to 75% Overtime: 20–30%, with additional hours during plant shutdowns Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Seibi Press Equipment Technician to support automotive stamping equipment installations, modifications, troubleshooting, and production startups at a major automotive manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Kentucky. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with mechanical and servo presses, industrial maintenance, PLC troubleshooting, robotics, and equipment commissioning. This position involves supporting manufacturing equipment projects across North America, including new model launches, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, modify, troubleshoot, and commission automotive stamping press equipment.
• Support mechanical and servo press equipment setup, adjustments, and production readiness.
• Perform offline and online industrial robot programming.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment systems.
• Diagnose PLC, safety PLC, servo drive, and VFD-related issues.
• Support equipment installations, production trials, and new model launches.
• Verify equipment performance against manufacturing standards and production requirements.
• Develop and implement equipment improvements to increase reliability, safety, and productivity.
• Work with equipment vendors and manufacturing teams to resolve technical issues.
• Document equipment modifications, troubleshooting activities, and work instructions.
• Travel to manufacturing facilities throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
• Support plant shutdowns, including overtime, weekends, and holidays when required.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance or manufacturing equipment experience; 5+ years preferred.
• Working knowledge of mechanical and/or servo stamping presses.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical schematics.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs and safety PLCs, including Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Siemens, Yaskawa, or Toyopuc.
• Experience with servo drives and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Familiarity with industrial robots such as FANUC, Yaskawa, ABB, Kawasaki, or Nachi.
• Hands-on machining, fabrication, welding, or equipment repair experience.
• Knowledge of industrial safety standards and safe equipment maintenance practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel extensively, including international assignments, and meet applicable travel and work authorization requirements.
• Willingness to work extended hours during equipment installations and plant shutdowns.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of stamping press maintenance experience.
• Automotive manufacturing or stamping plant experience.
• Experience with equipment commissioning, startup, and new model launches.
• Experience programming or troubleshooting industrial robots.
• Previous technical training or mentoring experience.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, CATIA, or other engineering design software.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.

Travel and Overtime Requirements This position requires approximately 50% travel, with some projects requiring up to 75% travel. Assignments may include manufacturing facilities throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Overtime typically averages 20–30% depending on project needs. During scheduled plant shutdowns, extended workweeks, potentially exceeding 80 hours, may be required. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a hands-on industrial maintenance or press equipment professional with strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, PLC knowledge, and experience supporting stamping equipment installations and production startups. Candidates with automotive stamping, press maintenance, industrial robotics, or equipment commissioning backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.