Controls Technician Jobs in Wisconsin
Controls Technician jobs in Wisconsin are active and consistently in demand, with hiring concentrated in industrial automation, food and beverage processing, and heavy manufacturing across Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison. Large employers with deep Wisconsin roots, including Rockwell Automation, Generac Power Systems, and Kohler Co., regularly seek controls technicians at levels from entry-level PLC programming to senior systems integration. The most in-demand specialties are PLC programming, HMI configuration, and industrial networking. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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COMPANY OVERVIEW
We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.
POSITION OVERVIEW
- Controls Technician – Milwaukee, WI
- Starting Pay: $43.82 per hour (up to $45.22 per hour with pay for skill program)
- Currently hiring for 2nd shift
- Ability and willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays
Why Join Our Team
Our Milwaukee manufacturing site is located in a big city, with big city amenities, but with a lower cost than most. Our site was originally owned by the Gardetto family, who created Gardetto’s by using any broken breadsticks leftover in their plant combined with seasonings! Employees value our employee appreciation events, family events, and all employee sporting events and watch events. We have the Chex Club that puts on events once a month for employees. At General Mills, we encourage growth for our employees, and our site offers many opportunities for job growth. Our products include Gardettos, Bugles, Chex Mix, and Muddy Buddys.
What We Have to Offer
- $43.82 per hour starting pay
- Pay for skill program for higher pay rates up to $45.22 per hour
- 15 days (120 hours) of vacation annually
- 11 paid company holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Health Insurance includes medical, dental, and life
- Great paid time off benefits and much more!
Your Work Schedule and Shift Information
- Currently hiring for 2nd shift
- Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Plant operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
As part of our manufacturing team, you will:
- Support production and processing operations
- Support sanitation operations
- Participate in startup, changeover, and shutdown of operating equipment
- Create high-quality foods that are eaten EVERYDAY, NATIONWIDE
- Use TECHNOLOGY in an industry-leading facility
- Work with HIGH-LEVEL operators on EXPERIENCED teams that are looking to pass down their knowledge to workers WILLING TO LEARN and get paid doing it
- CHALLENGE yourself to get the JOB DONE RIGHT and gain skills to take with you to your next opportunity
- Apply electrical, electronic theory, and mechanical knowledge to build, repair, calibrate, troubleshoot, and modify electrical components, circuitry, and controls.
- Troubleshoot current systems and design and implement system improvements and project work.
- Serve as a key control systems resource for the shift.
- Execute controls related work orders generated by operators, mechanics, and engineers.
- Work with Controls Engineers to develop plans and priorities for plant controls projects and problems.
- Develop working knowledge, including specification, design, troubleshooting, and programming of:
- PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, Wonderware, AB PanelView, servos, and sensors
- Process PID loops and instrumentation
- Controls related networks, DeviceNet, ControlNet, servers, InSql, and InCuity.
- Emergency Stop Systems and Classifications
- AC/DC motors and motor control circuits
- Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems
- Instrument/equipment calibration
- Complete necessary training to upgrade skills pertaining to effective maintenance of equipment and systems.
- Play an active role applying GMI control system design standards.
- Be responsible for proper documentation of work performed.
- Perform training to plant & maintenance personnel.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate's degree or equivalent plus 3 years of related experience
- Ability to perform at a Basic Mechanic level
- Knowledge of electric theory and ability to perform electrical calculations
- Proficient in reading electrical drawings, identifying components, and wiring.
- Ability to troubleshoot using electrical instruments and circuit knowledge.
- Ability to install, wire, and maintain relays, photo-eyes, limit switches, proximity switches, solenoid valves, motors, starters, VFDs, PLC I/O modules, analog control devices, safety circuits, etc.
- Ability to install and maintain metal detectors, checkweighers, date coders, and case coders.
- Basic skills in using RSLogix 5000, 500, 5, RSLinx, Mass Autosave, RSNetworx, and RSLinx.
- Ability to use the National Electrical Code, NFPA 79, NFPA 70E, supporting codes, and General Mills Standards to perform work in a quality manner.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, and twisting over surfaces
- Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
- Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment (Personal Protective Equipment - PPE) such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, a hair/beard net, and gloves (when required)
- Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment
- Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditions
- Willing to work around industrial high-speed moving machinery
- Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a food environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Licensed industrial electrician (required within 2 years of start date)
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)
General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.
Check out why General Mills Manufacturing is a great place to grow a career:
COMPANY OVERVIEW
We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.
POSITION OVERVIEW
- Controls Technician – Milwaukee, WI
- Starting Pay: $43.82 per hour (up to $45.22 per hour with pay for skill program)
- Currently hiring for 2nd shift
- Ability and willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays
Why Join Our Team
Our Milwaukee manufacturing site is located in a big city, with big city amenities, but with a lower cost than most. Our site was originally owned by the Gardetto family, who created Gardetto’s by using any broken breadsticks leftover in their plant combined with seasonings! Employees value our employee appreciation events, family events, and all employee sporting events and watch events. We have the Chex Club that puts on events once a month for employees. At General Mills, we encourage growth for our employees, and our site offers many opportunities for job growth. Our products include Gardettos, Bugles, Chex Mix, and Muddy Buddys.
What We Have to Offer
- $43.82 per hour starting pay
- Pay for skill program for higher pay rates up to $45.22 per hour
- 15 days (120 hours) of vacation annually
- 11 paid company holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Health Insurance includes medical, dental, and life
- Great paid time off benefits and much more!
Your Work Schedule and Shift Information
- Currently hiring for 2nd shift
- Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Plant operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
As part of our manufacturing team, you will:
- Support production and processing operations
- Support sanitation operations
- Participate in startup, changeover, and shutdown of operating equipment
- Create high-quality foods that are eaten EVERYDAY, NATIONWIDE
- Use TECHNOLOGY in an industry-leading facility
- Work with HIGH-LEVEL operators on EXPERIENCED teams that are looking to pass down their knowledge to workers WILLING TO LEARN and get paid doing it
- CHALLENGE yourself to get the JOB DONE RIGHT and gain skills to take with you to your next opportunity
- Apply electrical, electronic theory, and mechanical knowledge to build, repair, calibrate, troubleshoot, and modify electrical components, circuitry, and controls.
- Troubleshoot current systems and design and implement system improvements and project work.
- Serve as a key control systems resource for the shift.
- Execute controls related work orders generated by operators, mechanics, and engineers.
- Work with Controls Engineers to develop plans and priorities for plant controls projects and problems.
- Develop working knowledge, including specification, design, troubleshooting, and programming of:
- PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, Wonderware, AB PanelView, servos, and sensors
- Process PID loops and instrumentation
- Controls related networks, DeviceNet, ControlNet, servers, InSql, and InCuity.
- Emergency Stop Systems and Classifications
- AC/DC motors and motor control circuits
- Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems
- Instrument/equipment calibration
- Complete necessary training to upgrade skills pertaining to effective maintenance of equipment and systems.
- Play an active role applying GMI control system design standards.
- Be responsible for proper documentation of work performed.
- Perform training to plant & maintenance personnel.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate's degree or equivalent plus 3 years of related experience
- Ability to perform at a Basic Mechanic level
- Knowledge of electric theory and ability to perform electrical calculations
- Proficient in reading electrical drawings, identifying components, and wiring.
- Ability to troubleshoot using electrical instruments and circuit knowledge.
- Ability to install, wire, and maintain relays, photo-eyes, limit switches, proximity switches, solenoid valves, motors, starters, VFDs, PLC I/O modules, analog control devices, safety circuits, etc.
- Ability to install and maintain metal detectors, checkweighers, date coders, and case coders.
- Basic skills in using RSLogix 5000, 500, 5, RSLinx, Mass Autosave, RSNetworx, and RSLinx.
- Ability to use the National Electrical Code, NFPA 79, NFPA 70E, supporting codes, and General Mills Standards to perform work in a quality manner.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, and twisting over surfaces
- Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
- Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment (Personal Protective Equipment - PPE) such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, a hair/beard net, and gloves (when required)
- Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment
- Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditions
- Willing to work around industrial high-speed moving machinery
- Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a food environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Licensed industrial electrician (required within 2 years of start date)
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)
General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.
Check out why General Mills Manufacturing is a great place to grow a career:
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Retail
- Consumer Goods
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Technology & Software
What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in controls technician jobs across Wisconsin.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in electrical technology, automation, or a related engineering field
- Hands-on experience programming PLCs using Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Omron platforms
- Proficiency reading and interpreting electrical schematics and control system drawings
- Familiarity with HMI development, SCADA systems, and industrial networking protocols
- Ability to troubleshoot and maintain automated equipment in a manufacturing environment
- Willingness to work rotating shifts or respond to on-call maintenance in production settings
Controls Technician Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a controls technician in Wisconsin?
Most controls technicians in Wisconsin enter the field through an associate degree in electrical technology, industrial automation, or mechatronics from a technical college such as Milwaukee Area Technical College, Madison College, or Fox Valley Technical College. Wisconsin does not require a state-issued license specific to controls technicians, but employers strongly favor candidates with manufacturer certifications from Rockwell Automation or Siemens and demonstrated PLC programming experience through coursework or internships.
Which companies hire controls technicians in Wisconsin?
Companies currently hiring controls technicians in Wisconsin include Johnson Controls, Thermo Systems, and Trane Technologies, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Wisconsin's dense concentration of food processing, power generation, and industrial equipment manufacturers means demand is spread across both large corporations and regional automation integrators throughout the state.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most controls technician jobs?
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Madison are the Wisconsin cities with the most controls technician openings. Milwaukee leads because of its manufacturing headquarters and the presence of Rockwell Automation, while Green Bay's food processing plants and paper industry anchor demand there, and Madison's growing advanced manufacturing and research facilities drive consistent hiring in the capital region.
Are there remote controls technician jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. Controls technician work is inherently hands-on, requiring on-site programming, commissioning, and equipment troubleshooting. About 0% of controls technician openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to focus on off-site PLC code development or SCADA configuration tasks rather than full remote roles.
How can I get hired as a controls technician in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing an automation or electrical technology program at a Wisconsin technical college and applying for apprenticeships or entry-level maintenance technician roles at manufacturers. Employers like Rockwell Automation and regional system integrators regularly hire graduates into junior controls or field service roles. Earning a Rockwell Automation Certified Technician credential or building a portfolio of PLC projects through coursework gives candidates a measurable edge with Wisconsin hiring managers.
Where can I find and apply to controls technician jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to controls technician jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings from employers actively hiring. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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