3rd Shift: Controls & Automation Technician

Hirebridge; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team collaboration

Career growth

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

U.S. Pipe (Hirebridge as employer context) is seeking a Controls and Automation Technician for the 3rd shift to support maintenance by training staff and programming PLCs. You will assist with automation configuration, troubleshooting, and the electrical components driving operations.

The role requires hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, and electrical distribution in a manufacturing setting, plus willingness to work nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electronics, electrical engineering, or computer science.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial electrical experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Minimum 3 years in project management or plant engineering.
• Strong PLC programming and installation experience.
• Proven ability to diagnose hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation, configuration, and upgrades of controls and automation systems.
• Manage electrical work orders, contractors, and internal technician assignments.
• Communicate downtime issues and project status updates to management.
• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs for plant operations.
• Provide troubleshooting support on electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and controls issues.
• Train maintenance staff and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Project management

Electrical systems

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Industrial software

Job description

U.S. Pipe (Hirebridge as employer context) is seeking a Controls and Automation Technician for the 3rd shift to support maintenance by training staff and programming PLCs. You will assist with automation configuration, troubleshooting, and the electrical components driving operations.

The role requires hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, and electrical distribution in a manufacturing setting, plus willingness to work nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.