Control Technologist

At Masters Gallery Foods, enhancing the lives of those we influence, whether our employees, our partners or individuals in our communities, is something we strive to do every day. After all, we believe a positive impact is something to be proud of, and is the foundation for everything we do. If you're looking for an opportunity to be empowered to be the best you can be at work or at home, you've come to the right place. We offer a cooperative culture that is rich in ongoing career development and rooted in collaboration.

Masters Gallery Foods is proudly based in Wisconsin, and delivers the highest quality cheese products to our partners and customers. You will be supported and encouraged to make a difference, and your dedication and passion is acknowledged and appreciated. If you want to make a change and start where you can grow, you can at Masters Gallery Foods. Join us!

The Control Technologist supports and improves manufacturing equipment and processes with a strong emphasis on electrical systems, design, and reliability. This role works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, and Engineering teams to achieve organizational objectives related to safety, quality, efficiency, and cost. The position combines hands-on technical support with design, documentation, and training responsibilities while supporting ongoing skill and knowledge development within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Integrate, troubleshoot, and contribute to the design of work areas within the technical domain.
• Train maintenance and production personnel.
• Apply continuous improvement methodologies to enhance integration between equipment and core technologies.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to the area of expertise.
• Demonstrate familiarity with systems such as Rockwell Automation ControlLogix, PowerFlex Drives, Kinetix Servos, FactoryTalk View, Stratix Switches, Micro 820, PanelView 800, or comparable components.
• Partner with Engineering and key stakeholders to define automation capabilities and quality and safety standards.
• Assist in the development of future-state plant layouts.
• Create layout drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Identify and recommend operational, quality, and safety improvements.
• Work with vendors to source cost effective fabricated or machined components.
• Utilize continuous improvement and strategic planning tools to identify high impact opportunities for process engineering initiatives.
• Lead line improvement projects and collaborate with Engineering to implement solutions.
• Support the replacement of bottleneck assets and contribute to capacity building efforts.
• Optimize new assets to meet world class manufacturing standards.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Engineering Project Manager, Director of Technical Services, or Vice President of Operations.
• Work off shift hours as needed for data collection, observations, programming adjustments, stakeholder meetings, or technical support.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Associate degree in a related field preferred; relevant certifications are a plus.
• Three to five years in a manufacturing environment with experience aligned to the designated area of expertise.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and change-management skills.
• Sound judgment and decision-making ability.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Job Level Definitions:

Control Technologist I: Possesses basic knowledge in the application area and applies it with guidance from senior engineering staff. Demonstrates teamwork through hands on work and completion of required training.

Control Technologist II: Applies technical knowledge efficiently and safely with limited guidance. Demonstrates teamwork, completes training requirements, and may mentor a Level I Technologist.

Control Technologist III: Apply technical knowledge independently and safely. Demonstrates teamwork, completes training requirements, and may mentor Level I and II Technologists.

What Masters Gallery Foods Can Offer You

We're a company built on many values, among them are passion, integrity, and people, which means if you join Masters Gallery, you'll join a team brought together by enthusiasm, trust, and dedication. Beyond our commitment to offering exceptional products and customer service, Masters Gallery is committed to career development, inclusion, flexibility, and fun at work.

To uphold those values, Masters Gallery Foods provides:

• A generous benefits package (health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, 401(k) with company match, and more)
• Vacation Time Off (service-based paid time off and 10 paid holidays)
• Center for Health and Wellness - Free to employees and their dependents
• Incentives and incentive programs (such as tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness, subsidized fitness programs, cell phone discount programs, employee assistance program, and more)
• Opportunities to give back to the community (drives, activities, matched donations, and more)
• Green sustainability initiatives
• Continuous improvement initiatives - technology driven
• Training and development programs
• Cheese Store, free popcorn, hot beverages, and filtered Culligan water
• Listen to Sirius XM Radio while you work!
• Continuous communication with Employees - Company App
• Opportunities to give feedback and suggestions in a judgement-free zone
• Numerous fun activities throughout the year (potlucks, company picnics, holiday party and more)

Masters Gallery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.