Maintenance Instrumentation Specialist - 2nd Shift

Job Summary

Grande Cheese is hiring a Maintenance Instrumentation Specialist on 2nd Shift to support our Cheese and Whey operations at the Brownsville facility. In this role, you’ll be the go-to expert, providing support to Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance Associates on Control, Information and Electrical systems. You'll also play a key role in delivering hands-on support, training, and mentorship —driving operational excellence across the entire Enterprise.

If you're passionate about cutting-edge automation and thrive in a collaborative, high-performance environment,apply todayand help us craft “The Finest Italian Cheeses That Money Can Buy.”

Hours & Shift: Monday - Friday, 1:00PM - 9:30PM

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 required
• Advanced experience and comprehensive knowledge of:
• PLC programming
• HMI programming AC Drive Fundamentals (configuration, programming, troubleshooting, Servo Drives)
• Instrumentation Knowledge (calibration & configuration, troubleshooting, PID control loop tuning)
• Industrial Wiring Knowledge (conduits, 480v systems, distribution, MCC, MCP, Ethernet networks, Arc Flash, control panels)
• Industrial Computer Knowledge (Ethernet, network switches)
• Industrial Network Knowledge (Data highway, Ethernet, Controlnet, Devicenet, serial communication)
• Computer Programming Knowledge (Microsoft VBA, Basic)
• Industrial Machine Knowledge (Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Packaging)
• Computer Programs (Excel, Word, Power point, Visio, Rockwell, Auto Cad)
• Project management skills and experience
• Advanced math and problem solving skills
• Advanced electrical concepts (demonstrated knowledge of control wiring, programming and operation of various control panels, transducers, machines, etc.)
• Intermediate mechanical knowledge (machine guarding, drive belt installation & alignment, seal replacements, etc.)
• Advanced pneumatic & hydraulic knowledge (replace and repair; check valves; filter assembly, etc.)
• Working knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC

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 moreabout how you can call Fond du Lac, HOME!

Why Grande?

With more than 80 years of crafting “The Finest Italian Cheeses That 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  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 our beautiful, state-of-the-art corporate headquarters,

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.

Required

Associates Degree

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