PLC Automation Technician - Plant Troubleshooting

Saputo Inc.; Franklin (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Stock options

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking a PLC Technician for our Franklin facility to design, implement, and maintain PLC-driven automation systems.

You will troubleshoot electronic and electrical equipment, calibrate plant instruments, and coordinate with contractors to keep the cheese network running smoothly. The role requires industrial controls expertise, experience with PLC/HMI, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; AS degree in industrial controls technologies or related field, or 3–5 years experience in instrumentation/automation.
• PLC, HMI or DCS certifications preferred.
• Calibration experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, maintain, inspect, modify and repair automation equipment and controls systems.
• Perform instrument control programming and configuration (pressure/temperature transmitters, PLC, HMI).
• Troubleshoot and diagnose faults; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Instrumentation

Electrical troubleshooting

Calibrations

Education

AS degree in industrial controls technologies

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking a PLC Technician for our Franklin facility to design, implement, and maintain PLC-driven automation systems.

You will troubleshoot electronic and electrical equipment, calibrate plant instruments, and coordinate with contractors to keep the cheese network running smoothly. The role requires industrial controls expertise, experience with PLC/HMI, and strong problem-solving skills.