Skilled PLC Technician
About The Position
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? 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- PLC, HMI, or DCS certifications.
- Instrument calibration experience.
- HART communication experience.
- CMMS software experience.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Career development and growth opportunities
- A collaborative, safety-first work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
