Controls Technician

Cerro Wire LLC; Hartselle (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerro Wire LLC in Hartselle, AL, is hiring Control Technicians to install, troubleshoot, repair, and modify automated production equipment, industrial robots, and electrical control systems. You will work with Maintenance and Engineering teams and report to the Maintenance Lead/Supervisor.

The role focuses on minimizing downtime, performing routine and non-routine maintenance, and supporting safety and continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required (preferred)
• Associate degree or technical certification in Mechatronics, Industrial Electronics, or Automation preferred
• 3 to 5+ years of hands-on experience in automated manufacturing or industrial environments
• Experience troubleshooting motors, drives, electrical circuits, hydraulic systems, power transmission, and robotics
• Experience with Allen-Bradley software RSLogix/Studio 5000, Siemens software (Block logic)
• Experience with CAD software for design
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Commitment to safety protocols and safe work practices

Responsibilities

• Respond to all unplanned downtime or breakdowns on machines
• Plan and execute maintenance for non-routine problems
• Perform root-cause analysis to minimize downtime
• Design, fabricate and install mechanical/electronic equipment and implement program changes
• Engage in safety, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Assist in shutdown planning and major maintenance activities
• Complete training and provide on-the-job training to others
• Work with minimal supervision
• Maintain housekeeping in work areas
• Wire and repair electric motors and basic wiring per NEC
• Maintain and troubleshoot AC drive systems and PLCs
• Access and interpret PLC logic via laptop using appropriate language
• Perform scheduled/unscheduled maintenance including lubrication, repairs, adjustments, cleaning
• Advise operators on operation procedures and safety requirements
• Install, start up, and shut down equipment per safety procedures
• Perform lockout/tagout as required
• Handle additional duties as assigned

Skills

Mechatronics

Industrial Electronics

Automation

Troubleshooting motors

Allen-Bradley RSLogix/Studio 5000

Siemens software

Electrical diagrams

CAD software

Engineering drawings

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

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

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CAD software

Allen-Bradley RSLogix/Studio 5000

Siemens software

Job description

Cerro Wire LLC As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. Cerrowire is hiring Control's Technicians at their manufacturing sites in Hartselle, AL. This position reports to the Maintenance Lead/Supervisor and works with Maintenance and Engineering teams to install, troubleshoot, repair, and modify automated production equipment, industrial robots, and electrical control systems.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required preferred
• 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.
• Experience with all levels of Allen Bradley software Slice to RS Studio 5000, Siemens Software (Block logic), Read electrical, and mechanical diagrams.
• Experience with Cad software system for design.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Problem‑solving skills and the 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 the ability to work in a safety‑conscious manner.

Major Responsibility Areas and Duties

• Responsible for responding 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.
• Be engaged in safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Assist in the planning, coordination and performance of shutdown and major maintenance activities.
• Complete all training as required and perform OJT to other employees as required.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Perform housekeeping of shop and areas where maintenance activities were performed.
• Wire and repair electric motors, repair basic wiring according to NEC.
• Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting problems with AC drive systems and PLCs.
• Should be able to access and interpret PLC logic via a laptop computer or other using the appropriate communication language.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on plant equipment, to include lubrication, repairs, and adjustments, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Advises operators and others of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components.
• Installs, starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with safety procedures.
• Performs lockouts or tag out as required.
• Additional duties as assigned, not determined at the time of hire.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work at heights on occasion.
• Ability to work in cold, heat, noise, dust, fumes, paint, chemicals, oils, etc.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work at heights on occasion.
• Ability to work in cold, heat, noise, dust, fumes, paint, chemicals, oils, etc.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job‑related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.

If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Welcome to the biggest small business you’ll ever find. Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Marmon is a global industrial organization made of 11 industry groups with 30K employees and $12 billion in annual revenue. As leaders in their respective industries, our 120+ companies thrive on an independent mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. At the same time, they benefit from being part of our industry groups—where they’re able to tap into the expertise and insights of other Marmon companies. While we’re all unique, we all share a common commitment to doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. When you work at Marmon, you're advancing our everyday world and beyond. Our engineering solutions help millions around the world stay connected, healthy, and safe. Wherever you're at in your career, our people and resources will help you go further. As you grow your skills, you can also move up and around our 120+ companies. Work at a place you can stand behind. We show up to win every day, uphold the highest ethical standards, and always look to put each other in the best position to win.