Automation & Controls Technician - PLC & HMI Leader

Grande Cheese Company

Fond du Lac (WI)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 105,000

Full time

28 hours ago

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Job summary

Grande Cheese Company in Fond du Lac, WI is seeking an Automation & Controls Technician to serve as the site SME for automation, controls, and electrical systems, leading projects and solving complex issues to drive reliability and production. You'll collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance to implement solutions using Allen-Bradley PLCs, Rockwell, HMIs, SCADA, VFDs, and industrial networking.

Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-5:00 PM on-site.

Qualifications

2 year associate degree in electrical or related technical field or equivalent experience.
Minimum of five years related maintenance experience.
Experience with PLCs, HMIs, AC/servo drives, and Allen-Bradley systems.
Knowledge of instrumentation, calibration, troubleshooting, and PID control loops.
Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, wiring, controls, and power distribution.
Experience with industrial networks and communications.
Proficiency with Rockwell software, AutoCAD, and Visio.

Responsibilities

Lead PLC and HMI programming, troubleshooting, and optimization efforts.
Drive automation and controls improvement projects from concept through implementation.
Serve as the site's technical expert for control systems, industrial networks, and electrical equipment.
Partner with Operations and Engineering teams to improve reliability and production performance.
Mentor Maintenance Technicians and support technical skill development across the facility.
Grow your expertise at your own pace through hands-on experience, technical training, and continuous learning opportunities.