Manufacturing PLC Technician
Location: De Pere, WI (within 45-minute commute)
Shift: Swing Shift (5-day, 12-hour rotating; 6 days off every 3 weeks)
Pay: Up to $29.50/hr
Employment: Full-time, Permanent W-2 (no remote, no relocation)
Eligibility: U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, on-site clinic access
About the Company
Join a stable, innovative paper-products manufacturer that values collaboration, longevity, and employee well-being. With under 1% turnover and a newly completed $100M expansion, we offer a dynamic environment where hard work is rewarded-and you get true "vacation weeks" every three weeks.
Your Role
As a PLC Technician, you'll ensure our state-of-the-art machinery runs smoothly. You'll apply your electro-mechanical expertise, PLC knowledge, and drive-system skills to maintain uptime and support continuous production.
Key Responsibilities
Shift Work: Operate on a 5-day, 12-hour rotating swing shift schedule, earning a six-day break every three weeks
Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform electro-mechanical upkeep on paper-making equipment
PLC Support: Program, monitor, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers
Drive Systems: Install, configure, and repair AC and DC variable-frequency drives
Collaboration: Partner with operators and engineers to identify root causes and implement solutions
Flexibility: Travel up to two days every other month for satellite site support; occasional Saturday work as needed
Requirements
Qualifications
Stable Work History: No more than two employers in the past five years
Education & Experience:
Degree in electromechanical technology, electrical/mechanical engineering, or related field
Hands-on electro-mechanical maintenance background
PLC programming and troubleshooting experience
AC and DC drive setup and repair experience
Shift & Travel: Comfortable with rotating 12-hour swings and bi-monthly travel
Interpersonal Skills: Team-oriented, dependable communicator
Eligibility: U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder
Benefits
Why You'll Thrive Here
Exceptional Work-Life Balance: Six consecutive days off every three weeks
Employee-First Culture: Under 1% turnover-people stay because they love it here
Top-Tier Benefits: Full health coverage, on-site clinic for you and your family, and more
Growth & Stability: Join a century-old company that's busier-and more invested in talent-than ever