Skilled PLC Technician

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?

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.

What You Bring

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• PLC, HMI, or DCS certifications.

• Instrument calibration experience.

• HART communication experience.

• CMMS software experience.

Why Join Saputo

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by producing high-quality dairy products, investing in our people, and supporting the communities we serve. In the U.S., Saputo is among the top cheese producers, with well-known brands such as Stella®, Frigo®, Montchevre®, and Treasure Cave®. Your role here truly matters.

We support and care for our employees by providing:

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Career development and growth opportunities

• A collaborative, safety-first work environment

Accessibility & Equal Opportunity

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.recruitingsupport@saputo.com.

In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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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.EEOC.gov.

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