Automation & Controls Technician

Cerrowire; Hartselle (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerrowire is hiring Controls Technicians at its manufacturing site in Hartselle, AL. This role 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.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, plus 3–5+ years of hands-on experience in automated environments, with proficiency in motor drives, PLCs, and electrical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical certification preferred.
• 3–5+ years of hands-on experience in automated manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Experience troubleshooting motors, drives, electrical circuits, hydraulics, power transmission, and robotics.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley RSLogix/Studio 5000 and Siemens software.
• Proficiency reading electrical/mechanical diagrams and engineering drawings.
• Ability to read CAD designs and interpret blueprints.
• Strong problem solving, time management, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Respond to unplanned downtime and machine breakdowns.
• Plan and perform maintenance for non-routine issues; conduct root cause analysis.
• Design, fabricate and install mechanical and electronic equipment; modify programs.
• Engage in safety, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Assist in shutdown planning and major maintenance activities.
• Complete training and perform on-the-job training to others.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Maintain shop area and housekeeping.
• Wire and repair motors; repair wiring per NEC.
• Maintain and troubleshoot AC drive systems and PLCs; access PLC logic via laptop.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on plant equipment.
• Advise operators on safe procedures and requirements.
• Install, start up, and shut down equipment per safety procedures.
• Perform lockouts or tagouts as required.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Robotics

Motor and drive troubleshooting

Reading electrical diagrams

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Maintenance planning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certification in Mechatronics, Industrial Electronics, or Automation

Tools

Allen-Bradley RSLogix/Studio 5000

Siemens Software

CAD software

Job description

Cerrowire is hiring Controls Technicians at its manufacturing site in Hartselle, AL. This role 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.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, plus 3–5+ years of hands-on experience in automated environments, with proficiency in motor drives, PLCs, and electrical