What are the responsibilities and job description for the Press Controls Technician position at Hatch Stamping Company?
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Press Controls Technician to lead control system upgrades, installations, and standardizations across our stamping operations in Michigan and Tennessee. This is a senior, independent-contributor leadership role requiring deep expertise in press automation, project management, and team mentorship.
What you'll do
- Lead press control upgrades, installations, and start-ups from inception to completion — on time and on budget — across Michigan and Tennessee facilities.
- Develop and standardize SmartPac, die protection, and tonnage monitoring systems across all presses, ensuring uniformity and operational efficiency.
- Provide expert-level troubleshooting for complex press and control system issues, minimizing downtime and driving measurable performance improvements.
- Train and mentor junior technicians; provide technical guidance to engineering and maintenance teams.
- Conduct OSHA, MIOSHA, TOSHA, and ANSI compliance audits and lead corrective actions; drive air conservation and Lean continuous improvement initiatives.
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls, or Mechanical Engineering (or a related technical field), preferred
- 5 years of hands-on experience with press control systems, automation, and equipment maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency programming and configuring Wintriss SmartPac 1 & 2, PLCs, and related automation systems.
- Proven track record leading complex technical projects, including budget management and cross-functional team coordination.
- Overhead crane and forklift certification required.
- Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 30 lbs.
- Willingness to travel frequently between Michigan and Tennessee sites, work extended hours during large-scale installations, and thrive under deadline pressure.
Working conditions
This role operates across both office and manufacturing environments, with exposure to noise, machinery, and industrial safety hazards. Frequent multi-site travel to Michigan and Tennessee is required. Extended hours may be necessary during major installations or project milestones.
Hatch Stamping Company is a world leader in highly engineered metal stampings and assemblies. We manufacture parts for the automotive industry exclusively and are an innovative, data-driven organization.
We believe in the importance of people in everything we do. Hatch Stamping Company’s fundamental guiding principle is to respect and protect the rights of all the individuals with whom we interact – especially our employees who are the lifeblood of everything we do.
Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Press Controls: 5 years (Preferred)
- Automation: 5 years (Preferred)
- Equipment Maintenance: 5 years (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (Required)
Work Location: In person