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Automation & Controls Technician
Job in
Albertville, Marshall County, Alabama, 35951, USA
Listed on 2026-01-11
Listing for:
Mueller Water Products
Per diem
position Listed on 2026-01-11
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
** 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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