Automation Technician I - Dairy Manufacturing

Agropur; Lake Norden (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Agropur is seeking an Automation Technician I to support automated production in our dairy manufacturing facility. This role installs, troubleshoots, and maintains PLC- and HMI-controlled equipment, conveyors, packaging lines, and related electrical/mechanical systems to ensure safe, reliable operation.

The technician performs preventive maintenance, supports process improvements, documents work in CMMS, and collaborates with production, maintenance, and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with installing, troubleshooting PLC- and HMI-controlled equipment.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot electrical/mechanical systems.
• Collaborates with production, maintenance and quality teams.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot and maintain PLC- and HMI-controlled equipment and conveyors.
• Perform preventive maintenance on packaging lines and related systems.
• Document work in CMMS and support process improvements.

Skills

PLC control

HMI control

Maintenance planning

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Agropur is seeking an Automation Technician I to support automated production in our dairy manufacturing facility. This role installs, troubleshoots, and maintains PLC- and HMI-controlled equipment, conveyors, packaging lines, and related electrical/mechanical systems to ensure safe, reliable operation. The technician performs preventive maintenance, supports process improvements, documents work in CMMS, and collaborates with production, maintenance, and quality teams. Agropur offers a values-driven, safety-focused culture with opportunities to grow your career in modern, sustainable food manufacturing.