Saputo

Dairy

SkilledPLCTechnician

Waupun, Wisconsin, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Skilled PLC Technician at Saputo. Skills: PLC programming, HMI systems, Automated controls, Instrumentation. Install automation systems. Test automation systems”

What You'll Achieve.

Keep production running at peak performance; Impact safety; Impact uptime; Impact efficiency

Industry & Context.

Dairy
Problems you'll solve

Read a fault; Find root cause; Make line run better; Solving complex problems; Troubleshoot electrical issues; Troubleshoot electronic issues; Troubleshoot mechanical issues; Troubleshoot automation issues; Diagnose system alarms; Diagnose system faults; Diagnose system jams; Diagnose connectivity issues

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to work a flexible schedule, Follow Lockout/Tagout, Follow NEC, Follow NFPA 70E, Follow state requirements

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

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, Advanced knowledge of HMI systems, Advanced knowledge of automated controls, Advanced knowledge of electronics, Advanced knowledge of robotics, Advanced knowledge of fiber optic sensors, Advanced knowledge of pneumatic controls, Advanced knowledge of hydraulic controls, Ability to work a flexible schedule

Nice to Have

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

What You'll Do.

Install automation systems

Test automation systems

Maintain automation systems

Inspect automation systems

Modify automation systems

Repair automation systems

Configure PLC software

Configure HMI software

Troubleshoot electrical issues

Troubleshoot electronic issues

Troubleshoot mechanical issues

Troubleshoot automation issues

Implement corrective actions

Diagnose system alarms

Diagnose system faults

Diagnose connectivity issues

Calibrate plant instrumentation

Perform preventive maintenance

Perform corrective maintenance

Maintain CMMS records

Maintain maintenance records

Recommend control system improvements

Implement control system upgrades

Implement control system enhancements

Provide technical guidance

Provide training to mechanics

Provide training to supervisors

Provide training to engineers

Follow safety standards

Promote safety standards

Adhere to Code of Ethics

Adhere to company values

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordinate with engineers; Coordinate with contractors; Coordinate with vendors; Coordinate with OEMs; Provide technical guidance to mechanics; Provide technical guidance to supervisors; Provide technical guidance to engineers

Full Job Description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best? Skilled PLC Technician Waupun, WI | Full-Time | On-Site ## If you can read a fault, find the root cause, and make the line run better than before—you’ll thrive here! This role is for hands-on PLC Technicians who enjoy solving complex problems, improving control systems, and keeping production running at peak performance. You’ll play a critical role in plant automation, instrumentation, and controls, where your expertise directly impacts safety, uptime, and efficiency every day. ## How You Will Make Contributions That Matter * 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. ## What You Bring * High School Diploma or GED. * Associate degree in

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