1st Shift PLC Automation Maintenance Technician

Shape What's Next at Select Custom Solutions At Select Custom Solutions, we don't just make ingredients-we create possibilities. From La Crosse, WI, our team brings innovation and expertise to contract manufacturing, branded dairy and non-dairy ingredients, custom blends, and ingredient distribution. With modern facilities and cutting-edge capabilities, we help some of the world's most trusted brands deliver products that make a difference in people's lives. With a strong focus on growth, innovation, and excellence, Select Custom Solutions offers opportunities to be part of meaningful work that impacts industries worldwide. Whether you're working hands-on in manufacturing or supporting operations, your contributions help drive the future of food and nutrition. We're proud to be partnered with Select Milk Producers, one of the nation's most progressive dairy cooperatives. With over 110 family-owned dairies and multiple processing plants and joint ventures nationwide, our partnership connects us to a powerful network driving the future of food and nutrition. Join us-and help shape what's next. What Select offers you: Comprehensive benefits package focusing on your physical, financial and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings (health, dental, vision, etc.): Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Off Uniform Program Shoe Allowance Onsite gym Career Advancement Opportunities Leadership Development Opportunities to support our local communities 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 a PLC Automation Maintenance Technician on 1st Shift in La Crosse, WI. Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm The PLC Automation Maintenance Technician is responsible for designing, programming, repair and maintenance of programmable logic controller (PLC) systems. The PLC Automation Maintenance Technician plays a key role in reducing cost and increasing capacity on the manufacturing lines by accelerating the development of our cutting-edge automation equipment and expediting the introduction of new findings into production processes. Job Duties: Troubleshoot and repair automated systems. Assist with daily repairs and preventative maintenance of process equipment as needed. Work with the Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Technicians to ensure proper machine functionality. Diagnose and solve root problems to ensure production flow is maintained. Work to resolve control issues affecting manufacturing, product quality, food safety, and safety of personnel. Responsible for the electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic assembly of complex automation equipment using fabricated and purchased parts as well as bill of material provided by Maintenance Manager. Support the design and implementation of automated manufacturing production lines. Integrate automated systems into new and existing manufacturing and assembly lines. Document mechanical electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic alterations and additions to equipment at various stages. Work collaboratively with fellow maintenance technicians to equip them with the skills necessary to troubleshoot and maintain factory equipment. Collect, maintain, analyze and interpret data to make recommendations on current processes and on new project implementation. Use Lean techniques to perform process reviews and aid in establishing standardized work/operating procedures. Participate in continuous improvement, corrective action activities and provide ideas and feedback. Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices. Safety Protocol: Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures. Correct or report any observed safety hazards. Support safety policies and programs. 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. Qualifications: Education Required: Associate's or Technical Degree in Electrical Technology or related field required. Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered. Experience Required: Minimum five (5) years of related experience required. Experience with reading mechanical drawings and electrical schematics including knowledge of redlining schematics for updates required. Experience with wiring electrical control panels or equipment remote actuators and inputs and outputs as well plumbing equipment, pneumatic or/and hydraulic lines required. Experience planning, selecting, testing, installing and maintaining equipment and other types of systems required. 4-20mA control Loops. Motor Control Centers utilizing voltages from 120vac to 480vac. Variable Frequency Drives. Rockwell PLC Programming Software Legacy and Logix based. Rockwell View Studio (ME) Version 6 and up. Intouch (Wonderware) Development utilizing version 2012 P01 and newer. Intouch, Intouch Historian and SQL server2008. Computer Server file locations and Network configuration. AutoCAD or other Electrical Print Viewing Software. Understanding P&ID's. Sound wiring principals and techniques. Troubleshooting using Electrical prints, PLC logic, and measuring equipment. Where you'll be working: Our La Crosse, WI, plant is home to approximately 330 employees. This facility supplies the food, beverage, and nutritional industries with innovative functional ingredients and superior quality contract manufacturing services. La Crosse, WI, is nestled between the Mississippi River and the rolling river bluffs. This town is home to a plethora of colleges, high-quality health care, community events, and cultural opportunities. If you want to enjoy outdoor activities there are many opportunities, such as hiking, cycling, skiing, and boating. The town hosts multiple events annually and is famously known for their Oktoberfest celebration as well as offering a minor league baseball team. Visit the La Crosse Chamber site for more information on local events. AA/EEO - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity #SJSCS25

Created: 2026-03-10