Automation & Controls Technician - $6,000 Bonus Pays
About The Position
Grande Cheese is hiring an Automation & Controls Technician to support its cheese conversion facility in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The technician serves as the facility’s subject matter expert for automation, controls, and electrical systems, leading projects, troubleshooting complex issues, and driving continuous improvement to enhance reliability, efficiency, and production performance. The role partners with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance to implement automation solutions, support plant technology, and optimize manufacturing processes. It also includes mentoring Maintenance Technicians and supporting technical skill development across the facility. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with travel to Grande’s Lomira Distribution Center and Rubicon Facility approximately 15% of the time.
Requirements
- Two-year or associate degree in an electrical or related technical field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- At least five years of 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.
- Project management experience.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and mathematical skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel to the Grande Lomira Distribution Center and Rubicon Facility approximately 15% of the time.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in electronics manufacturing, SMT, PCB assembly, manufacturing or production technician work, machine operation and troubleshooting, industrial maintenance, electromechanical equipment, automotive repair or technology, robotics or automation, or technical school or manufacturing technology programs.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Support plant technology and help optimize manufacturing processes.
- Travel to the Grande Lomira Distribution Center and Rubicon Facility approximately 15% of the time.
Benefits
- Up to $6,000 in bonuses: a $3,000 sign-on bonus paid within the first 30 days and a $3,000 retention bonus paid after six months of service.
- Free onsite clinics.
- Free onsite fitness center.
- Free healthy snacks throughout the facility.
- Health and wellness reimbursement program.
- Associate cheese purchasing program.
- Two-year mentorship program.
- Career growth opportunities and support for work/life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
