Automation Technician

Job Type: Regular

Invest in you, Join Agropur as a Automation Technician in Luxemburg, WI, USA. We dairy you!

The Automation Technician I uses knowledge of electronics, mechanics, automation and computer‑controlled systems to troubleshoot, maintain and repair a wide range of automated production equipment. This includes work on PLC‑controlled equipment (Allen‑Bradley ), HMI systems, instrumentation, sensors, motors, and other components essential to plant operations.

Relocation assistance of $5000 (certain conditions apply)

• Salary $35,40
• $1.50 shift differential
• 2 pay increases within first year!
• Double time on Sunday and holidays
• Schedule 2-2-3 12 hours shift 6pm to 6am
• Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with up to 7% company contributions
• 3 Weeks PTO on day 1
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Advancement Opportunities
• Healthy work/life balance

We are looking for an Automation Technician in Luxemburg, WI.

• Monitor Automated Systems using Allen‑Bradley PLCs a computer.
• Trouble shoot the automation system using various PLC programs.
• Monitor and troubleshoot HMI Systems, making adjustments or modifications as needed.
• Perform checks and calibration of plant floor equipment.
• Perform scheduled and corrective maintenance work.
• Interpret and update electrical schematics
  , mechanical drawings, P& and redlined plans.
• Perform Completion of Documentation for scheduled maintenance work.
• Install new electrical circuits (sensors, motors, VFDs, valves, actuators).
• Document maintenance tasks using a CMMS system.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Associate’s or Technical Degree in Electrical Technology or related field required.
• Experience with reading mechanical drawings and electrical schematics including knowledge of redlining schematics for updates required.
• Experience with wiring electrical control panels or equipment remote actuators and inputs and outputs as well plumbing equipment, pneumatic or/and hydraulic lines required.
• Experience planning, selecting, testing, installing and maintaining equipment and other types of systems required.
• Minimum one (1) year of related experience required.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

• Agropur’s US operations produce 1 billion pounds of quality, award‑winning cheese each year. We create more than 20 different varieties, and provide whey protein and dry ingredients which are by‑products of the cheese making process. As one of the world’s largest dairy producers, Agropur partners with some of the most recognizable food, beverage and nutrition brands to help feed the world. Better Dairy.
  
  Better World.

• Here, you’ll join a team that values clarity, collaboration and accountability in everything we do. We work together to deliver on our commitments, support each other’s success, and make decisions that create meaningful impact for our people, our operations and our communities. Every role contributes to shared results, and every voice helps us move forward with purpose, strengthening our culture as much as our products.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

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