Industrial Maintenance Controls Technician

Industrial Maintenance Controls Technician. What you can expect.

About Feintool

Feintool is a global leader in fine blanking and high-precision metal forming technologies serving the automotive and industrial manufacturing sectors. Feintool Tennessee operates high-tonnage stamping press equipment in a fast-paced production environment and is committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence. If you are someone who takes pride in producing high-quality work, thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and wants to be part of a company that invests in its people, we’d love to meet you.

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
• 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 fine blanking, stamping, or high-tonnage press equipment
• Familiarity with servo presses, hydraulic systems, and motion control
• Experience with industrial networks (Ether Net/IP, Device Net, 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
• Vision
• Free basic life, STD, LTD
• Employee Assistance Program
• 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

Qualified candidates please send your resume by email to:

Feintool Tennessee 2930 Old Franklin Road, Antioch, TN 37013