Controls Technician

Cerro Wire LLC, part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—backed by Berkshire Hathaway—offers meaningful work, leadership opportunities, and a culture where everyone is empowered to excel. We provide diverse learning and working opportunities with a commitment to making a positive global impact.

About the role

We are hiring Controls Technicians at our manufacturing sites in Hartselle, AL. This position reports to the Maintenance Lead/Supervisor and collaborates with Maintenance and Engineering teams to install, troubleshoot, repair, and modify automated production equipment, industrial robots, and electrical control systems.

Responsibilities

• Respond to all unplanned downtime or breakdowns on machines.
• Plan and execute maintenance activities for non-routine problems or issues.
• Perform root-cause analysis on equipment failures to minimize future production downtime.
• Design, fabricate, and install mechanical and electronic equipment, and perform program changes.
• Engage in safety, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in planning, coordination, and performance of shutdown and major maintenance activities.
• Complete all required training and provide on-the-job training (OJT) to other employees as needed.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Maintain housekeeping of shop and areas where maintenance activities were performed.
• Wire and repair electric motors, and perform basic wiring repairs according to NEC.
• Maintain and troubleshoot AC drive systems and PLCs; access and interpret PLC logic using a laptop or other devices with the appropriate communication language.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on plant equipment, including lubrication, repairs, adjustments, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Advise operators and others on operational procedures and safety requirements for working with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment.
• Install, start up, and shut down equipment in accordance with safety procedures.
• Perform lockout/tagout as required.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical certification in Mechatronics, Industrial Electronics, or Automation preferred.
• 3 to 5+ years of hands-on technical experience in an automated manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience troubleshooting motors, drives, electrical circuits, hydraulic systems, power transmission, and robotics.
• Proficiency with Allen Bradley software (Slice to RS Studio 5000) and Siemens Software (Block logic).
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical diagrams.
• Experience with CAD software systems for design.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to safety protocols and ability to work in a safety-conscious manner.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work at heights occasionally.
• Ability to work in environments with cold, heat, noise, dust, fumes, paint, chemicals, and oils.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Following a conditional offer of employment, candidates will complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted by applicable law.