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Automation & Controls Technician

Job in Albertville, Marshall County, Alabama, 35951, USA
Listing for: Mueller Water Products
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-01-11
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
* Develop, improve, and execute
** preventive and predictive maintenance tasks
** for automation and controls assets.
* Partner with reliability and maintenance teams to eliminate chronic failures through:  + Failure mode understanding  + Standardized troubleshooting  + Better environmental protection (heat, dust, vibration, moisture)
* Ensure backups of PLC programs, HMI applications, and configuration files are maintained and controlled.
* Work closely with operators, electricians, mechanics, engineers, and supervisors to:  + Explain system behavior in practical terms  + Reduce fear or misuse of automation  + Improve adherence to standard operating and maintenance practices
* Provide coaching and informal training to maintenance and operations personnel on automation systems.
* Document changes clearly to support long-term sustainability and reduce tribal knowledge dependency.
* Strong experience with industrial automation and controls in heavy manufacturing environments
* Working knowledge of:  + PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar)  + HMIs and SCADA systems  + Electrical schematics and panel troubleshooting  + Instrumentation (sensors, encoders, temperature, pressure, flow)
* Ability to troubleshoot logically under time pressure in production environments
* Associate degree or technical certification in Automation, Controls, Electrical Technology, or related field or equivalent hands-on experience
* 3–5+ years of automation or controls experience in manufacturing (foundry or machining preferred)
* Experience in foundry operations (melting, molding, heat treat, sand systems)
* Experience supporting CNC machines, robotics, or motion control systems
* Familiarity with CMMS/EAM systems and disciplined work management
* Exposure to reliability concepts such as RCAs, PM optimization, and asset criticality
* Ability to work in hot, dusty, and noisy environments
* Ability to climb, lift, and work around industrial equipment
* Willingness to support off-shift or emergency work as needed
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