Process Control Technician
Commercial Metals Company · Seguin, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level controls role at Commercial Metals Company (metals) in Seguin, TX. Install, monitor, inspect, troubleshoot, and ensure reliability of all electrical, electronic control systems and components, process equipment, and AC/DC utilities.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Automation, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$95k.
Median of the low and high ends of 65 live postings that list pay, out of 1046 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Texas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 27 other live controls postings in Texas.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 61%
- ✓ PLC 57%
- Welding 25%
- Robotics 25%
- Root cause 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for EHS / safety, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Commercial Metals Company in Seguin
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Full description from Commercial Metals CompanyAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What You'll Do
- ◆Install, monitor, inspect, troubleshoot, and ensure reliability of all electrical, electronic control systems and components, process equipment, and AC/DC utilities
- ◆Procure supplies and spare parts to ensure effective and timely maintenance of equipment
- ◆Maintain and revise instruction manuals, drawings, schematics, maintenance logs, and other documentation, as required
- ◆Ability to troubleshoot all aspects of Medium/High Voltage equipment for an industrial steel production facility
- ◆Perform other duties as assigned
- ◆Demonstrates dependability in attendance, work completion, and flexibility to meet business needs
- ◆Participates in the CMC Safety Programs and proactively upholds the CMC Safety Culture
- ◆Work safely to prevent on the job injuries by following safety rules and regulations at all times including proper wearing of company PPE
- ◆Understand start up, shutdown, and emergency procedures
- ◆Responsible for daily housekeeping duties including but not limited to immediate work area
- ◆Learn and maintain the variety of electromechanical starters and motors using sophisticated electronic interface boards, VFDs, PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, and controllers
What You'll Need
- ✓Minimum 2 years electrical or industrial maintenance experience OR vocational degree
- ✓Possess specific knowledge of both hydraulic and electrical systems and equipment
- ✓Experience with industrial electrical repairs including troubleshooting and repair of A/C - D/C drives and motors, PLC's and 480 Volt 3 phase electrical
- ✓Extensive experience in maintenance of electrical control and distribution systems and analog and digital circuits
- ✓Experience or formal education and lab training on PLCs, or the ability to navigate block logic, ladder logic, or other digital logic interfaces
- ✓Training and/or experience in instrument and sensor calibration
- ✓Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic circuit components
- ✓Must be able to work a 12 hour shift, which includes overtime, weekends and holidays
- ✓Ability to work with exposure to extreme temperatures, chemicals, dust fumes and mists, uneven surfaces, loud noise, elevated work areas, and confined spaces
- ✓Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs
- ✓Ability to stand for duration of shift; frequent physical activity such as walking, climbing stairs or reaching to work with equipment throughout the entire shift
- ✓Strong communication skills required. Must read, speak and understand English language in verbal and written communication
- ✓Extensive experience in maintenance of relay and ladder logic, industrial communications networks, instrumentation and automation control systems
Your Education
- ✓High School Diploma or GED required
- ✓Minimum 2 years electrical or industrial maintenance experience OR vocational degree
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