PLC Controls and Power Systems Technician
About The Position
PLC Controls and Power Systems Technician Join a safety‑first, growth‑driven team At CMC, people power our progress. We invest in your development, offer meaningful work, and back it up with strong benefits and clear advancement paths. Impact you’ll make Keep production running by troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems, PLCs, drives, and AC/DC motor controls up to site voltage limits Lead with safety—proper PPE, adherence to procedures, and active participation in CMC’s Safety Programs Inspect, maintain, and improve equipment: shop machinery, HVAC, mobile equipment, PLC networks, and cranes Read/interpret electrical and electronic schematics; make sound decisions quickly Execute PMs and corrective maintenance: calibrations, repairs, part replacements, installations, and testing Collaborate with ARP Planners to schedule and prioritize maintenance work Document work thoroughly—time, materials, and corrective actions—using the SAP maintenance module Provide technical support to production and maintenance teams Uphold housekeeping standards and maintain an organized workspace Leverage diagnostic tools: digital voltmeters, multi‑meters, oscilloscopes, and paper recorders What you bring Hands‑on AC/DC troubleshooting expertise and solid electrical controls maintenance experience Strong analytical thinking, problem solving, and multitasking in a fast‑paced environment Comfortable working at heights and on your feet for extended periods Working knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics; commitment to electrical safe work practices (NFPA 70E preferred) PLC troubleshooting (Siemens and/or other platforms) preferred Background with melting, casting, and rolling processes is a plus 3+ years in industrial maintenance preferred MRO/SAP experience preferred Available for rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays Education High School Diploma or GED required Compensation & benefits Medical, vision, and dental coverage starting on Day 1 PTO and vacation available from Day 1 401(k) with a 4.5% company match $500 annual lifestyle benefit funded by the company Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities Company‑paid life and disability insurance Employee Stock Purchase Plan Robust training and advancement opportunities Tools & tech PLCs: Allen‑Bradley, Siemens Test equipment: digital voltmeter, multi‑meter, oscilloscope, paper recorder About CMC We’re a Fortune 500 innovator in steel and construction reinforcement, supporting infrastructure across the globe for over 100 years. Join us to build what connects communities—sustainably. 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. Quick facts You should be proficient in: Electrical Troubleshooting Machines & technologies you'll use: Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Siemens) Apply now—let’s move your career and our world forward.
Requirements
- Hands‑on AC/DC troubleshooting expertise and solid electrical controls maintenance experience
- Strong analytical thinking, problem solving, and multitasking in a fast‑paced environment
- Comfortable working at heights and on your feet for extended periods
- Working knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics; commitment to electrical safe work practices (NFPA 70E preferred)
- Available for rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays
- High School Diploma or GED required
Nice To Haves
- PLC troubleshooting (Siemens and/or other platforms) preferred
- Background with melting, casting, and rolling processes is a plus
- 3+ years in industrial maintenance preferred
- MRO/SAP experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Keep production running by troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems, PLCs, drives, and AC/DC motor controls up to site voltage limits
- Lead with safety—proper PPE, adherence to procedures, and active participation in CMC’s Safety Programs
- Inspect, maintain, and improve equipment: shop machinery, HVAC, mobile equipment, PLC networks, and cranes
- Read/interpret electrical and electronic schematics; make sound decisions quickly
- Execute PMs and corrective maintenance: calibrations, repairs, part replacements, installations, and testing
- Collaborate with ARP Planners to schedule and prioritize maintenance work
- Document work thoroughly—time, materials, and corrective actions—using the SAP maintenance module
- Provide technical support to production and maintenance teams
- Uphold housekeeping standards and maintain an organized workspace
- Leverage diagnostic tools: digital voltmeters, multi‑meters, oscilloscopes, and paper recorders
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage starting on Day 1
- PTO and vacation available from Day 1
- 401(k) with a 4.5% company match
- $500 annual lifestyle benefit funded by the company
- Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities
- Company‑paid life and disability insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Robust training and advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
