Automation Technician I - PLC & HMI Specialist (Night Shift)

Agropur Cooperative; Lake Norden (SD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

3 weeks PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Shift differential

Job summary

Agropur is seeking an Automation Technician I to monitor automated systems and perform troubleshooting using PLC programs and HMIs. The role includes calibrating plant equipment, supporting maintenance activities, and helping production teams resolve control-system issues, ensuring safe and efficient operations.

The position emphasizes hands-on maintenance, adherence to quality standards, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to keep manufacturing processes running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Associate/Technical Degree in Electrical Technology or related field required.
• Minimum one year of related experience.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Monitor automated systems using a computer.
• Troubleshoot automation systems using PLC programs.
• Monitor and troubleshoot HMI systems; calibrate plant equipment.
• Perform preventive and scheduled maintenance.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

Associate/Technical Degree in Electrical Technology

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Agropur is seeking an Automation Technician I to monitor automated systems and perform troubleshooting using PLC programs and HMIs. The role includes calibrating plant equipment, supporting maintenance activities, and helping production teams resolve control-system issues, ensuring safe and efficient operations.

The position emphasizes hands-on maintenance, adherence to quality standards, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to keep manufacturing processes running smoothly.