Senior Automation & Electrical Controls Tech

Daybreak Foods, Inc.

Town of Lake Mills (WI)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 55,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Daybreak Foods, Inc. in Lake Mills, WI seeks a Maintenance Technician III (Electrical Controls Specialist) to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and optimize highly automated equipment in an egg production and food facility.

The role emphasizes industrial electrical systems, PLC programming, motor controls, VFDs, sensors, and preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and ensure safe operation. Collaboration with operations and maintenance teams is essential.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • 3+ years industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing or food processing.
  • Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment (Allen-Bradley/Siemens) preferred.
  • Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical/electronic systems on automated equipment.
  • Perform advanced PLC troubleshooting and monitor ladder logic programs.
  • Maintain PLC platforms and HMI systems; manage network communications.
  • Repair motor controls, VFDs, sensors, and control panels.
  • Read electrical schematics and update documentation; support upgrades.
  • Calibrate sensors and assist with continuous improvement projects.
  • Follow OSHA safety standards and GMP guidelines; maintain CMMS records.
  • Provide technical support and training to operators and maintenance staff.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting
Electrical control systems
Preventive maintenance
Root cause analysis
Safety compliance
Troubleshooting networks

Education

High School Diploma or GED
Associate Degree / Technical Diploma in Industrial Maintenance
Certification in Automation or Electrical Technology

Tools

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix
Siemens PLCs
HMI (PanelView / WinCC)
Industrial networks (Ethernet/IP / Modbus)
Multimeters / Oscilloscopes

Job description

Daybreak Foods, Inc. in Lake Mills, WI seeks a Maintenance Technician III (Electrical Controls Specialist) to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and optimize highly automated equipment in an egg production and food facility.

The role emphasizes industrial electrical systems, PLC programming, motor controls, VFDs, sensors, and preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and ensure safe operation. Collaboration with operations and maintenance teams is essential.

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