Automation & Controls Technician

Job Category: Maintenance

Requisition Number: AUTOM
007222

• Posted :
  October 15, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Juda, WI 53550, USA

J ob Summary

Join Grande Cheese as a Automation & Controls Technician supporting our Cheese and Whey operations in Juda, Wisconsin. In this role, you'll serve as the facility's subject matter expert for automation, controls, and electrical systems, leading projects, troubleshooting complex issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reliability, efficiency, and production performance.
Located within commuting distance of Madison, Monroe, Janesville, Beloit, Platteville, and Rockford, this position partners closely with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to implement automation solutions, support plant technology, and optimize manufacturing processes. Leveraging your expertise in Allen-Bradley PLCs, Rockwell Automation, HMIs, SCADA, VFDs, industrial networking, and electrical controls, you'll play a critical role in the success of the Juda facility while helping develop the technical capabilities of those around you.

What You'll Do:

• Lead PLC and HMI programming, troubleshooting, and optimization efforts.
• Drive automation and controls improvement projects from concept through implementation.
• Serve as the site's technical expert for control systems, industrial networks, and electrical equipment.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering teams to improve reliability and production performance.
• Mentor Maintenance Technicians and support technical skill development across the facility.
• Grow your expertise at your own pace through hands-on experience, technical training, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Every Other Weekend Is a 3-Day Weekend
• Only 14-15 Workdays on Average Per Month
• Predictable Schedule for Better Work-Life Balance

Competitive Pay + Up to $6,000 in Bonuses

• $3,000 sign-on bonus paid within your first 30 days
• $3,000 retention bonus paid after 6 months of service

What you need to be considered for the role:

• 2 Year / Associate Degree in an Electrical or other related technical field required. An equivalent level of experience may be considered.
• Minimum of five (5) years related Maintenance experience.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, AC/servo drives, and Allen-Bradley systems.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, calibration, troubleshooting, and PID control loops.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, wiring, controls, and power distribution.
• Experience with industrial networks and communications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Rockwell software, AutoCAD, and Visio.
• Knowledge of industrial machinery, pneumatics, hydraulics, and packaging equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and mathematical skills.

Experience That May Transfer Well

Experience in any of the following may be a good foundation for this role:

• Electronics manufacturing
• SMT (Surface Mount Technology)
• PCB (Printed Circuit Board) assembly
• Manufacturing or production technician experience
• Machine operation and troubleshooting
• Electromechanical equipment
• CNC equipment and machinery
• Automotive repair or automotive technology
• Robotics or automation
• Technical school training or manufacturing technology programs

Why Juda?

There is so much to see and do in this scenic part of our state. Take a journey through our extensive multi-use trail system or tour the oldest continuously working brewery in the midwest (we are home to the second oldest brewery in the nation). Immerse yourself in local and regional art and then sample some of the best cheese this country has to offer, as we have many Master Cheese makers that call Monroe and Green County home.

Whether you are an avid biker, ATV or Snowmobile enthusiast, or just like that pleasant scenic drive,…