The JobSquad Solutions Team is currently looking for a Controls and Automation Technician to work at a company located in the Germantown, WI area!
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| Controls and Automation Technician
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| Position Location
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| Germantown, WI
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| Pay/hours for position
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| $35.50-$40/ hr
6:00 AM- 6:00 PM OR 6:00 PM- 6:00 AM
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| Requirements of position
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| Automation/ PLC experience a must
Aseptic experience preferred
Food manufacturing experience
All Employee Requirements:
• Ensure compliance with and ensure adherence to all safety standards and with applicable regulatory requirements while following the company’s Good Manufacturing Practices and that required competencies to carry out these job functions affecting product legality, safety and quality are met in accordance with the Quality Policy and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standard.
• Act with honesty, accountability, and respect in every decision and interaction. Support a culture of integrity by speaking up and taking action when practices, behaviors, or risks may negatively affect our people, our customers, our community, our environment, or the business.
• Perform job responsibilities and other duties, as assigned, in full compliance with all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including accurate and thorough documentation and execution of tasks.
Minimum Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in industrial automation, controls, or electrical systems.
• Hands-on experience with:
• PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley preferred).
• Electrical instrumentation and calibration.
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and control documentation.
• Variable frequency drives (VFDs), motor control centers (MCCs), and motion control systems.
• Analog and digital circuitry.
• Safe working knowledge of electrical systems and mechanical equipment.
• Proficiency with computer applications (Word, Excel, charting, and basic data analysis).
• Preferred or Specialized Experience
• Certification or degree in Electronics, Industrial Power, Robotics, or Automation.
• Experience with Tetra Pak or Stork aseptic filling systems.
• Proficiency in Beckhoff PLCs, Fanuc Robotics, and vision inspection systems (Cognex, Keyence).
• Knowledge of FDA regulations related to food processing and packaging systems.
• Experience in aseptic or other regulated processing environments.
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| Responsibilities of position
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| • Execute routine and emergency diagnostics on automated equipment. Maintain and modify PLC/HMI programs (Allen-Bradley: CompactLogix, ControlLogix, SLC 500, PLC-5, PanelView). Support automation integration on capital and CI projects.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical components, wiring, sensors, instrumentation, and power distribution.
• Perform electrical work in accordance with LOTO, PPE, and site safety requirements. Calibrate and commission level, temperature, flow, and pressure devices. Diagnosing VFDs and motion control issues. Interpret electrical schematics.
• Maintain and optimize robotic systems, including robotic assembly and vision inspection platforms. Improve robotic performance in packaging, palletizing, and material handling applications in collaboration with engineering.
• Create and maintain controls and electrical system documentation. Support change control, validation, and engineering procedures. Ensure systems meet FDA and food safety requirements.
• Provide on-shift support for Maintenance and Operations to minimize downtime. Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement. Support commissioning and qualification of new or modified equipment. Partner cross-functional to ensure stable system performance and consistent product quality.
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