Automation Controls Technician

PMCO is hiring an Automation and Controls Technician in the food and beverage industry near Wanamingo, Minnesota!

• Pay Rate: $35–$45/hr
• Shift: Day shift
• Location: Goodhue County, MN

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and optimize PLC systems, HMIs, and instrumentation to ensure reliable automation control.
• Maintain and service power distribution systems, motor controls, and frequency drives.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and control system failures to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on automated equipment and instrumentation.
• Monitor, test, and validate PLC and control system functionality, ensuring seamless integration with production processes.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
• Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to document maintenance activities and manage inventory.
• Assist with the installation, programming, and commissioning of new automation and control equipment, including utilities (compressed air, water systems, refrigeration, etc.).
• Provide technical support and training to maintenance personnel and operators on control systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and maintenance teams to improve system performance and reliability.
• Stay updated on the latest automation technologies and identify opportunities for process optimization.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety protocols, and sanitation guidelines to maintain compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training in industrial automation, controls, electrical systems, or PLC programming preferred.
• 4–6 years of experience in automation, controls, industrial maintenance, or electrical troubleshooting in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong expertise in PLC programming, troubleshooting, and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of power distribution, sensors, transmitters, and electromechanical systems.
• Familiarity with boilers, air compressors, ammonia refrigeration, and wastewater systems is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and ladder logic diagrams.
• Skilled in electrical troubleshooting, motor wiring, and system diagnostics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
• Experience using CMMS or other maintenance tracking tools.

Interested? Apply now!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35 - $45