Night Shift Automation Technician | PLC & HMI Expert

Agropur

Little Chute (WI)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 59,000

Full time

21 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision
Life Insurance
Short & Long-term Disability
401(k) with 7% company contributions
3 weeks PTO on day 1
Paid holidays & 2 floating holidays
Paid parental leave
Advancement Opportunities
Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

Agropur seeks an Automation Technician I at our Little Chute, WI plant to troubleshoot and repair instrumented, computer-controlled systems. The role supports automated operations with PLC/HMI expertise and a focus on safe, efficient production.

Starting rate is $36.56/hour with a $1.50 night shift premium; schedule is nights, Monday–Friday, 2pm–10pm, with on-the-job training on days initially. Benefits include PTO, holidays, health coverage, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

  • Minimum one year of related experience required.
  • Experience reading mechanical drawings and electrical schematics including redlining for updates.
  • Experience wiring electrical control panels or equipment remote actuators and inputs/outputs; familiarity with plumbing, pneumatic/hydraulic lines.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor Automated Systems using a computer.
  • Troubleshoot the automation system with PLC programs.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot HMI systems; make adjustments as needed.
  • Perform checks and calibration of plant floor equipment.
  • Perform scheduled maintenance work.
  • Complete documentation for scheduled maintenance work.
  • Support maintenance work orders from Planners.
  • Conduct daily preventive maintenance of electrical circuits.
  • Install new electrical circuits.
  • Assist production personnel with troubleshooting production problems.
  • Maintain the control system and plant automation activities.
  • Install and test systems; modify PLC programs to improve efficiency.
  • Calibrate instruments across the plant.
  • Follow Quality Assurance and food safety policies.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting
PLC programming
HMI systems
Electrical schematics
Reading mechanical drawings
Math proficiency
Excel/Office
Effective communication
Problem solving
Independent work

Education

Associate/Technical degree in Electrical Technology

Tools

Fluke Multimeter
Process Meter
Hart Calibration Equipment

Job description

Agropur seeks an Automation Technician I at our Little Chute, WI plant to troubleshoot and repair instrumented, computer-controlled systems. The role supports automated operations with PLC/HMI expertise and a focus on safe, efficient production.

Starting rate is $36.56/hour with a $1.50 night shift premium; schedule is nights, Monday–Friday, 2pm–10pm, with on-the-job training on days initially. Benefits include PTO, holidays, health coverage, and a 401(k).

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