Automation Technician: PLCs, Robotics & Growth

Gehl Food & Beverage; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Quarterly bonuses up to 6%

Full benefits package (medical, dental

Vision & 401(k) match

Job summary

Gehl Food & Beverage is seeking an industrial automation technician to troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and robotic systems. You will diagnose electrical issues, support upgrades, and ensure documentation meets safety standards.

A strong safety mindset and teamwork are essential, with bonus exposure to Beckhoff, Fanuc, or vision systems. Applicants should have 2+ years in industrial automation or electrical systems and be ready to contribute to a culture of reliability and continuous

Qualifications

• 2+ years in industrial automation or electrical systems.
• Experience with instrumentation, schematics, and motion control.
• Strong safety focus and teamwork.
• Bonus: Beckhoff, Fanuc, or vision systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and robotic systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical wiring, sensors, and instrumentation.
• Support automation upgrades, commissioning, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure documentation accuracy and compliance with safety and FDA standards.

Skills

Industrial automation

Controls

Electrical systems

Instrumentation

Motion control

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Beckhoff

Fanuc

Vision systems

Job description

Gehl Food & Beverage is seeking an industrial automation technician to troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and robotic systems. You will diagnose electrical issues, support upgrades, and ensure documentation meets safety standards.

A strong safety mindset and teamwork are essential, with bonus exposure to Beckhoff, Fanuc, or vision systems. Applicants should have 2+ years in industrial automation or electrical systems and be ready to contribute to a culture of reliability and continuous