Controls Technician

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…