PLC & Automation Technician — Dairy Plant Optimization

Saputo Inc.; Franklin (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401k

Employee stock options

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a PLC Technician for a new 340,000 sq ft conversion facility. The role will be a key partner in optimizing Saputo’s North American cheese network.

You will install, test, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot automation equipment, coordinate with contractors, program controls, calibrate instruments, and perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime. Starting wage is $42.18/hour; Saputo is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required; AS degree in controls preferred.
• 3–5 years experience in instrumentation/automation field.
• Advanced understanding of automated control systems incl PLC/HMI/DCS.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, maintain, inspect, modify, and repair automation equipment and controls.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors to maintain plant operations.
• Instrument control programming and configuration (pressure/temperature transmitters, PLC, HMI).
• Troubleshoot faults and identify root causes; implement corrective actions.
• Calibrate plant instruments (valves, pressure, temperature, level, flow, pH, conductivity, weight, speed).
• Update and debug PLC, HMI, and other controls logic software.
• Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Automation controls

PLC programming

HMI panels

Fibre optic sensors

Robotics

Pneumatic hydraulics

Diagnostics

Electrical wiring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AS degree in industrial controls technologies or related field

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a PLC Technician for a new 340,000 sq ft conversion facility. The role will be a key partner in optimizing Saputo’s North American cheese network.

You will install, test, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot automation equipment, coordinate with contractors, program controls, calibrate instruments, and perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime. Starting wage is $42.18/hour; Saputo is an equal opportunity employer.