Maintenance Controls Technician 3rd shift

Our manufacturing members are the heart of our organization. Members of our manufacturing team, which includes machine operators, packaging, shipping and more, take pride in ensuring we produce only the highest-quality, most consistent products for our customers and consumers. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we want you to help make our products, processes, communities and each other better.

Johnsonville, LLC

Maintenance Controls Technician

Pay Range: $34.93/hr - $43.79/hr + $2.00/hr shift premium

Hours: 10:00pm – 6:30am; Sunday-Thursday (Overtime as production demands)

Position Overview:

The successful candidate will be involved in working to create standards and programs around the controls engineering function at Countryside which will help us get closer to our goal - "Best Company in the World."  This position will partner with our Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations Teams to focus on projects and initiatives in the areas of electrical and PLC's within our operations.  This position will be at the forefront of our automation initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain electrical control systems, robotics, and communication networks for machines and manufacturing processes
• Create and implement technical competencies surrounding programming and controls systems
• Write, edit, and enhance PLC programs for new and existing equipment
• Participate and lead various projects
• Participate in controls and automation planning for facility
• Mentor other maintenance members
• Be the main contact between the Countryside facility and the organization for automation and controls Initiatives
• Develop schematics and line drawings for existing and future automation projects using CAD software
• Create and display data collection routines to support our maintenance and operations teams to improve overall efficiencies
• Provide high level troubleshooting for all controls and electrical systems
• Develop complex safety circuits for new equipment as well as upgrading existing equipment

Experience:

• Electro-mechanical Associate’s degree or other relevant degree, or prior controls experience required. Internal candidate without a degree must be willing to pursue.
• 3 or more years of system programming experience including: PLC ladder logic, HMI screens, data collection, PLC networking, motor drives, and servo motion control
• 1 or more years of CAD experience including: Schematic design and panel layout component locations
• Must be at least 18 years old

Specific Hardware Qualifications:

• PLC: Allen Bradley
• Servo: Allen Bradley
• AC Drives: Allen Bradley
• HMI: Allen Bradley
• Network Systems: Cisco network switches, Allen Bradley
• Robotics: ABB, FANUC
• Vision Systems: Cognex, Keyence
• Specific Software Qualifications:
• Allen Bradley RSLogix (500, 5000), Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View Studio, RSLinx Classic, AssetCenter, Inductive Automation Ignition, ABB RobotStudio, ABB PickMaster, CAD or equivalent
• Windows (XP, 7, 10), Windows Office Suite
• Demonstrated capability in wireless and LAN network systems and development
• Advanced electrical troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication, facilitation and influencing skills with a demonstrated ability to build relationships within the facility and teams
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
• Proven experience in project management/leadership

Other:

• Ability to pass a pre-employment, post offer drug screen, physical and background check

Date:                                     June 30, 2025

Location:                              Countryside – Sheboygan Falls, WI

Coach:                                  Anthony Hoffmann, Multi-Site Plant Controls Engineer

Member Status:                 Full Time, Hourly Manufacturing

Positions Available:          1

Benefits:                             Members have potential for a monthly bonus, 401k with a company match and profit sharing. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off, as well as access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, onsite medical clinic and tuition reimbursement! 

About our Company

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 3,000 Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!

How to Apply:  

Apply on-line only at: careers.johnsonville.com

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability.

We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.