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Controls Technician

Cerrowire
Hartselle, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/17/2026
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 careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

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