Skilled PLC Technician
Listed on 2026-07-03
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer
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.
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.
- 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.
- PLC, HMI, or DCS certifications.
- Instrument calibration experience.
- HART communication experience.
- CMMS software experience.
We support and care for our employees by providing:
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Career development and growth opportunities
- A collaborative, safety‑first work environment
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.
For accommodation requests related to the application process, contact Human Resources at 214‑863‑2300 or us
Saputo Cheese USA Inc. and Saputo Dairy Foods USA, LLC are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under law, please visit www.
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