Controls Specialist – 1st Shift

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Location:
Lexington, KY
Closing:
June 30, 2026

Join our dynamic manufacturing team as a Controls Specialist! Be part of an innovative environment where you’ll drive continuous improvement initiatives to achieve operational excellence.

What will you do:

  • Controls/Technical support for various Shift production including fabrication, metal finishing, and assembly, through troubleshooting and determining root causes for downtime events.
  • Production barrier identification and elimination for various levels of automation including stamping presses, welders, conveyors, automated assembly, and robotics.
  • Update, modify, and continuously improve existing controls systems including robotics, ladder logic programs, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, operator interface, pneumatic/hydraulic distribution
  • Coordinate with production and maintenance on existing machine control modifications or installations
  • Create, maintain and keep current all documentation: electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics; panel layouts; PLC, operator display, operator interface, and robot programs.
  • Implement and maintain data collection system for shop floor production equipment

What will make you successful:

  • Minimum 2 Year College Degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field
  • 2-5 years of experience in the Electrical field
  • Must be opened to working 2nd shift and weekends
  • Experience with Electrical, Pneumatic, and Hydraulic Systems
  • Strong PLC programming skills
  • Electrical/Mechanical CAD Experience
  • Motion Control Experience
  • Robot programming Experience
  • Machine Vision Experience
  • Ability to prepare, read and interpret written reports, instructions, procedures and guidelines
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics

What’s in it for you:

  • Opportunity to lead and influence operational excellence initiatives
  • Continuous learning and skill development in advanced manufacturing processes
  • Collaborative environment that values innovation and personal growth
  • Career advancement opportunities through hands-on technical leadership
  • Chance to make meaningful impact on manufacturing operations

 

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June 30, 2026
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