PLC Technician – 2nd Shift

About the role

Saputo is hiring a PLC Technician for its new 340,000-square-foot conversion facility in Franklin, Wisconsin, which is part of its strategy to optimize its cheese network in North America. The technician designs, implements and maintains programmable logic controllers and all electronic and electrical equipment, working a flexible schedule and overtime as needed.

Key responsibilities

• Install, test, maintain, inspect, modify and repair automation equipment, components and control systems
• Perform instrument control programming and configuration (pressure/temperature transmitters, RTDs, PLCs, HMIs)
• Troubleshoot electronic and mechanical malfunctions, identify root causes of alarms and jams, and coordinate with suppliers and contractors
• Calibrate plant instruments (valves, pressure, temperature, level, flow, pH, conductivity, weight, force and speed)
• Resolve system faults, update and debug PLC, HMI and control software, and carry out routine preventive and corrective maintenance
• Maintain preventative maintenance logs and follow health and safety rules, including lockout procedures

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED
• AS degree in industrial controls technologies or a related field, or 3-5 years of experience in instrumentation/automation, or a combination of both
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and overtime

Required skills

• Advanced understanding of automated control systems, electronics, robotics, fiber-optic sensors, pneumatic-hydraulic controls, HMI touch panels and PLC programming
• PLC, HMI or DCS certification preferred; calibration, HART communication and CMMS software experience are a plus

What we offer

• Pay starting at $42.18 per hour
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, EAP, 401k, employee stock options and paid time off
• Employee recognition programs and community involvement opportunities
• A smoke-free campus