Controls Technician – Industrial Automation & Robotics

Cerrowir; Hartselle (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerrowire, part of Marmon Holdings, is hiring Controls Technicians for our Hartselle, AL sites. You will install, troubleshoot, repair, and modify automated production equipment, industrial robots, and electrical control systems alongside Maintenance and Engineering teams.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (associate preferred), 3–5+ years of hands-on automated manufacturing experience, and strong PLC/motor drive skills.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED; associate degree/technical cert preferred.
• 3–5+ years of hands-on experience in automated manufacturing.
• Experience troubleshooting motors, drives, electrical circuits, hydraulic systems, power transmission, and robotics.
• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley RSLogix/Studio 5000 and Siemens software; reading electrical/mechanical diagrams.
• Proficient in reading engineering drawings/blueprints; CAD experience.
• Strong problem-solving, organization, and time-management skills; safety-focused.

Responsibilities

• Respond to unplanned downtime and breakdowns on machinery.
• Plan and execute maintenance for non-routine issues; conduct root-cause analysis.
• Design, fabricate, and install mechanical/electronic equipment; implement program changes.
• Support safety, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in planning shutdowns and major maintenance activities; train others as needed.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming/logic

Robotics maintenance

Reading diagrams

CAD drafting

Teamwork & communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certification (Mechatronics/Automation)

Tools

CAD software

RSLogix/Studio 5000

Siemens software

Allen-Bradley software

Job description

Cerrowire, part of Marmon Holdings, is hiring Controls Technicians for our Hartselle, AL sites. You will install, troubleshoot, repair, and modify automated production equipment, industrial robots, and electrical control systems alongside Maintenance and Engineering teams.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (associate preferred), 3–5+ years of hands-on automated manufacturing experience, and strong PLC/motor drive skills.