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What Agropur invests in YOU:

• Two pay increases within first year of employment!
• Comprehensive benefits package focusing on your physical, financial and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings:
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 7% company match
  • Paid Time Off (available on day 1)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Discounts
  • Bonus Program
  • Uniform Program
  • Shoe Allowance
  • Support and resources to meet everyday challenges
  • Wellness resources to help you stay fit and well
• Internal Advancement Opportunities
• Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs
• Opportunities to support our local communities
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committees
• Chance to apply best practices in sustainability and environmental initiatives
• Commitment to producing high quality nutritious products and providing nourishment around the world

What this role is all about:

We are looking for an Automation Technician in Weyauwega, WI.

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

• Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm
• Double Time on Sundays and holidays
• $1.50 shift differential for hours worked between 7pm and 7am

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot the automation system using various PLC programs.
• Perform checks and calibration of plant floor equipment.
• Help plant production personnel troubleshoot production problems.
• Install and test systems.
• Make program changes as needed to help the production areas run more efficiently.
• Conduct work in a safe manner and abide by all company safety policies.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits, motors and equipment controls.
• This position uses electrical measuring equipment i.e. Fluke Multimeter and Process Meter.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

What you need:

• Education:
  • Associate’s or Technical Degree in Electrical Technology or related field required.
  • Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Experience:
  • Minimum three (3) years of related experience preferred.
  • 4-20mA control Loops.
  • Troubleshooting using Electrical prints, PLC logic, and measuring equipment.
  • Understanding P&ID’s.
  • Intermediate skills using Rockwell Automation software.
  • Intermediate Auto CAD skills.

Where you’ll be working:

Our Weyauwega, WI, plant is home to approximately 225 employees. This facility produces award-winning feta and aged cheddar cheese, as well as lactose and reduced lactose whey.

• Agropur’s US operations produce approximately 1 billion pounds of quality, award winning cheese each year. The US operations produce more than 20 different cheese varieties along with whey protein and dry ingredients.

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