Night Shift Automation Technician | PLC & HMI Expert

Agropur; Little Chute (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

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).