Automation Technician

Job Type:

RegularThe Automation Technician I uses knowledge of electronics, mechanics and computers to troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and computer-controlled systems.

Invest in you, Join Agropur as a Automation Technician in Luxemburg, WI. 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)

How Agropur invests in YOU:  

• $36.56 Hourly Pay

• $1.50 night 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

What’s involved in this role: 

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&ID diagrams 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor Automated Systems using a computer.

• Troubleshoot 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 maintenance work.

• Perform Completion of Documentation for scheduled maintenance work.

• Perform work orders assigned by the Planners.

• Perform daily preventive maintenance of electrical circuits.

• Install new electrical circuits.

• Help plant production personnel troubleshoot production problems.

• Maintain the Controls system.

• Oversee the everyday automation activities of the manufacturing plant. 

• Install and test systems.

• Make program changes as needed to help the production areas run more efficiently. 

• Resolve and repair all system faults and anomalies. 

• Calibrate instruments throughout the plant.

• Understand and comply with all Quality Assurance policies, and immediately report any potential food safety issues to management.

• Maintain, inspect and modify automation equipment, technologies and processes.

• Provide technical assistance for automation problems to operators and managers.

• Make adjustments or modifications to existing PLC Programs.

• Help plant production personnel troubleshoot production problems. 

• Conduct work in a safe manner and abide by all company safety policies.

• Troubleshoot electrical circuits, motors and equipment controls.   

• Perform all functions that consist of Maximo (Computerized Maintenance Program).

• Perform basic mechanical duties in the plant as needed.

• Help troubleshoot and maintain the plant.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• This position uses electrical measuring equipment i.e. Fluke Multimete