What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation & Controls Technician - $6,000 Bonus Pays position at Grande Opportunities?
Job Summary
- Lead PLC and HMI programming, troubleshooting, and optimization efforts.
- Drive automation and controls improvement projects from concept through implementation.
- Serve as the site's technical expert for control systems, industrial networks, and electrical equipment.
- Partner with Operations and Engineering teams to improve reliability and production performance.
- Mentor Maintenance Technicians and support technical skill development across the facility.
- Grow your expertise at your own pace through hands-on experience, technical training, and continuous learning opportunities.
Competitive Pay Up to $6,000 in Bonuses
- $3,000 sign-on bonus paid within your first 30 days
- $3,000 retention bonus paid after 6 months of service
What you need to be considered for the role:
- 2 Year / Associate Degree in an Electrical or other related technical field required. An equivalent level of experience may be considered.
- Minimum of five (5) years related Maintenance experience.
- Experience with PLCs, HMIs, AC/servo drives, and Allen-Bradley systems.
- Knowledge of instrumentation, calibration, troubleshooting, and PID control loops.
- Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, wiring, controls, and power distribution.
- Experience with industrial networks and communications.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Rockwell software, AutoCAD, and Visio.
- Knowledge of industrial machinery, pneumatics, hydraulics, and packaging equipment.
- Project management experience.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and mathematical skills.
- Ability/willingness to travel to the Grande Lomira Distribution Center and Rubicon Facility location approximately 15% of the time.
Experience That May Transfer Well
Experience in any of the following may be a good foundation for this role:
- Electronics manufacturing
- SMT (Surface Mount Technology)
- PCB (Printed Circuit Board) assembly
- Manufacturing or production technician experience
- Machine operation and troubleshooting
- Industrial maintenance
- Electromechanical equipment
- Automotive repair or automotive technology
- Robotics or automation
- Technical school training or manufacturing technology programs
Why Fond du Lac?
In Fond du Lac (FDL) you get the full four-season experience – warm in the summer with highs reaching into the 80s and plenty of sunshine for golf, biking, camping and live music under the open sky, and brisk air in the winter with average temps in the 20s and ample snow for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, ice fishing and winter festivals. The greater FDL area (population 43,000) is easy to get around and roughly an hour drive to almost all major metros in the state (Milwaukee, Madison and Fox Cities/Green Bay). We’ve been rated “Top 100” in job growth among small U.S. metro areas. Additionally, our cost of living is 4% below the national average and you’ll pay 21% less for housing, rent and property taxes compared to the rest of the country. From wonderful educational partners (public and private K12 schools and three local colleges/universities), a plethora of things to do/see, and a vibrant business and commerce community…learn more about how you can call Fond du Lac, HOME!
Why Grande?
With more than 80 years of crafting “The Finest Italian Cheeses Money Can Buy”, Grande is a leader in the industry! Whether partnering with independent pizzerias from coast-to-coast to ensure they’re delivering the very best pizza to their customers or assisting our food manufacturing partners in delivering specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to quality can’t be matched. While Grande’s reputation of excellence in the market is important, we believe our commitment to our workplace and community culture is of equal merit – our Associates come first at Grande. To complement our industry-leading benefits, Grande puts an emphasis on your career growth opportunities, while always promoting a positive work/life balance and supporting the communities in which we live and work. If you want to learn more about our company – what we do and how we go about it – or learn more about us, visit www.grande.com.
Did we convince you yet? If not check out our unique benefits
- Free onsite clinics.
- Free onsite fitness center.
- Free healthy snacks throughout facility.
- Health and wellness reimbursement program.
- Associate cheese purchasing program.
- Two-year mentorship program.
Salary : $3,000 - $6,000