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Controls Technician

Marmon Holdings · Hartselle, AL

Level
Technician
Team
Controls
Degree
Preferred
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
15 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level controls role at Marmon Holdings (industrial) in Hartselle, AL. Design, fabricate and install mechanical and electronic equipment and perform program changes.

They ask for
5+ years · degree preferred
Tools it names
Root cause, PLC, Robotics, Automation

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How this role compares

Against 221 other live controls postings in the US.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $97k–$130k, from 8 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Typical (5+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Automation 59%
  • ✓ PLC 58%
  • ✓ Robotics 35%
  • ✓ Root cause 25%
  • Union environment 24%
  • ✓ Team leadership 23%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Lifts up to 50 lbs

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This plant: Marmon Holdings in Hartselle

2 other open roles at this site.

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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 .

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