Skilled PLC Technician

3M HEALTHCARE; Waupun (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Safety-first work environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking a hands-on PLC Technician to maintain and improve plant automation and control systems. You will program and debug PLC/HMI software, troubleshoot multi-discipline issues, calibrate instrumentation, and support operations with proactive maintenance.

The role emphasizes safety, collaboration with engineers and vendors, and continuous improvement, with opportunities for training and growth in a fast-paced food production environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate degree in Industrial Controls Technology or 3–5 years of instrumentation/automation experience.
• Advanced knowledge of PLC programming, HMI systems, automated controls, electronics, robotics.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• PLC, HMI, or DCS certifications.
• Instrument calibration experience.
• HART communication experience.
• CMMS software experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, maintain, inspect, modify, and repair plant automation and control systems.
• Program, configure, update, and debug PLC and HMI software and operating parameters.
• Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, mechanical, and automation issues; identify root cause and corrective actions.
• Diagnose and resolve system alarms, faults, jams, and connectivity issues.
• Calibrate plant instrumentation including pressure, temperature, level, flow, pH, conductivity, weight, force, and speed instruments.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and maintain accurate CMMS and maintenance records.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, vendors, and OEMs to support plant operations and automation projects.
• Recommend and implement control system improvements, upgrades, and enhancements.
• Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance mechanics, production supervisors, and manufacturing engineers.
• Follow and promote all safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout, NEC, NFPA 70E, and state requirements.
• Adhere to the Saputo Code of Ethics and company values.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI systems

Automation controls

Troubleshooting

Instrumentation

Preventive maintenance

Education

Associate degree in Industrial Controls Technology

3–5 years instrumentation/automation experience

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Job Overview

This role is for hands‑on PLC Technicians who enjoy solving complex problems, improving control systems, and keeping production running at peak performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, test, maintain, inspect, modify, and repair plant automation and control systems.
• Program, configure, update, and debug PLC and HMI software and operating parameters.
• Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, mechanical, and automation issues; identify root cause and corrective actions.
• Diagnose and resolve system alarms, faults, jams, and connectivity issues.
• Calibrate plant instrumentation including pressure, temperature, level, flow, pH, conductivity, weight, force, and speed instruments.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and maintain accurate CMMS and maintenance records.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, vendors, and OEMs to support plant operations and automation projects.
• Recommend and implement control system improvements, upgrades, and enhancements.
• Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance mechanics, production supervisors, and manufacturing engineers.
• Follow and promote all safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout, NEC, NFPA 70E, and state requirements.
• Adhere to the Saputo Code of Ethics and company values.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate degree in Industrial Controls Technology or related field OR 3–5 years of instrumentation/automation experience (or equivalent combination).
• Advanced knowledge of PLC programming, HMI systems, automated controls, electronics, robotics, fiber optic sensors, pneumatic and hydraulic controls.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• PLC, HMI, or DCS certifications.
• Instrument calibration experience.
• HART communication experience.
• CMMS software experience.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• A collaborative, safety‑first work environment.
• Accessibility & Equal Opportunity.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.