PLC and Drives Maintenance Technologist

CMC•Birmingham, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

PLC and Drives Maintenance Technologist $5,000 Hiring Bonus Let’s build a better world—starting with your next role Do you instinctively trace a fault from the field device to the PLC and out to the drive? Can you move from a high-voltage panel to a hydraulic manifold with equal confidence—and document every step in SAP? If so, you’ll thrive at CMC. What you’ll take on Champion safety by following rules, wearing PPE, and engaging in CMC Safety Programs to strengthen our Safety Culture. Partner with ARP Planners to schedule and sequence maintenance activities. Identify and resolve issues using test equipment, hand tools, and systematic troubleshooting to find root causes. Work on AC/DC motor control circuits, PLC systems, electrical drives, and high-voltage equipment within site limits; read and apply electrical/electronic schematics. Perform daily checks and maintenance on shop machinery, mobile equipment, HVAC systems, PLC networks, and cranes. Leverage cross-disciplinary knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, distribution control, fluidic, and electrical systems. Keep precise records of tasks completed, repairs made, and materials used. Execute maintenance work: replace damaged components, make adjustments, calibrate, assemble and install equipment, test systems, and complete preventive maintenance routines. Provide on-the-spot technical support to maintenance and production staff. Maintain clean, organized workspaces as part of daily housekeeping. Use the SAP maintenance module to access information, log activities, and record time and corrective actions. Operate diagnostic tools including digital voltmeters, paper recorders, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other electronic instruments. Are you a match? Comfortable in a fast-moving plant environment; able to stand, walk, bend, and work at heights for extended periods. Logical, analytical, and resourceful problem solver. AC/DC troubleshooting experience is a must. Skilled in maintenance and repair of electrical control systems. Knowledge of melting, casting, and rolling processes and related equipment (preferred). At least 3 years of industrial maintenance experience (preferred). Familiar with MRO practices; SAP experience (preferred). Working knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics; strong grasp of electrical and mechanical maintenance principles. NFPA 70E familiarity (preferred). Experience troubleshooting Siemens or other PLC platforms (preferred). Proven ability to juggle multiple priorities. Deep understanding of electrical safe work practices. Willing to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays. Education High School Diploma or GED (preferred) Tech you’ll work with Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Compensation & benefits from Day 1 Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting Day 1 PTO and vacation from Day 1 Competitive pay plus bonus opportunities Company-paid lifestyle fund, life insurance, and disability insurance 401(k) with company match Employee Stock Purchase Plan Training programs and advancement opportunities About us CMC is a Fortune 500 company at the forefront of construction reinforcement and steel products. For over a century, we’ve united builders and problem-solvers to take on complex challenges. Join us to make the industry more sustainable and to support the bridges, roads, buildings, and infrastructure that connect our communities. Apply today to move your career—and the world—forward. CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Requirements

Comfortable in a fast-moving plant environment; able to stand, walk, bend, and work at heights for extended periods.
Logical, analytical, and resourceful problem solver.
AC/DC troubleshooting experience is a must.
Skilled in maintenance and repair of electrical control systems.
Deep understanding of electrical safe work practices.
Willing to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of melting, casting, and rolling processes and related equipment (preferred).
At least 3 years of industrial maintenance experience (preferred).
Familiar with MRO practices; SAP experience (preferred).
Working knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics; strong grasp of electrical and mechanical maintenance principles.
NFPA 70E familiarity (preferred).
Experience troubleshooting Siemens or other PLC platforms (preferred).
Proven ability to juggle multiple priorities.
High School Diploma or GED (preferred)

Responsibilities

Champion safety by following rules, wearing PPE, and engaging in CMC Safety Programs to strengthen our Safety Culture.
Partner with ARP Planners to schedule and sequence maintenance activities.
Identify and resolve issues using test equipment, hand tools, and systematic troubleshooting to find root causes.
Work on AC/DC motor control circuits, PLC systems, electrical drives, and high-voltage equipment within site limits; read and apply electrical/electronic schematics.
Perform daily checks and maintenance on shop machinery, mobile equipment, HVAC systems, PLC networks, and cranes.
Leverage cross-disciplinary knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, distribution control, fluidic, and electrical systems.
Keep precise records of tasks completed, repairs made, and materials used.
Execute maintenance work: replace damaged components, make adjustments, calibrate, assemble and install equipment, test systems, and complete preventive maintenance routines.
Provide on-the-spot technical support to maintenance and production staff.
Maintain clean, organized workspaces as part of daily housekeeping.
Use the SAP maintenance module to access information, log activities, and record time and corrective actions.
Operate diagnostic tools including digital voltmeters, paper recorders, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other electronic instruments.