Job Description
Job Type:
Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters.
At Agropur, each role aims to generate value and have a tangible impact on collective performance.
An environment that lets you focus on what really matters:
Competitive hourly pay
Hands-on experience in a highly automated manufacturing environment
Mentorship from experienced Automation Technicians and Leaders
Exposure to PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and industrial control systems
Opportunity to build technical skills and professional networks within Agropur
Hours: Monday to Fridays, 8 AM to 4 PM
Duration: October 2026 to December 2026
Where you will drive value:
Support the reliability and performance of plant automation systems by monitoring and troubleshooting PLC and HMI-controlled equipment.
Help improve operational efficiency through equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, and system performance checks.
Assist with automation projects by analyzing technical issues, documenting findings, and implementing solutions under the guidance of the Automation team.
Ensure accurate maintenance records and technical documentation while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Gain hands-on experience in a dairy manufacturing environment while learning industry best practices in automation, safety, and quality.
What will enable you to have an impact:
Currently enrolled in an Electrical Technology, Automation Technology, Mechatronics, or related technical program.
Basic understanding of electrical systems, control panels, PLCs, and industrial automation concepts.
Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot technical issues.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn in a manufacturing environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office and comfortable working with technology and technical documentation.
Automation Intern: A role aligned with what creates the greatest collective impact
Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.
In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Hull, IA |
| Industry | Food and Beverage Production |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Website | https://www.agropur.com/us/ |
About Company
Agropur is the chosen dairy manufacturer of some of the most prominent food, beverage and nutrition brands in the world.
Founded in 1938, Agropur is a top 20 global dairy producer with sales of $8.2 billion (CAN) in 2023. As North America’s largest whey protein manufacturer and producer of 1 billion pounds of quality, award-winning cheese per year, our seven US, SQF certified plants are partners with some of the most prominent brands in the world. Vertically integrated, Agropur provides future-forward solutions in cheese, ingredients, beverages and custom contract manufacturing.
Every day, we are helping food manufacturers deliver the best tasting, highest quality dairy products. Because better dairy means a better world.
Skills
- Automationunmatched
- Automation Systemsunmatched
- Best Practicesunmatched
- Calibrationunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Electrical Engineeringunmatched
- Electricityunmatched
- Human Machine Interface (HMI)unmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Mentoringunmatched
- Microsoft Officeunmatched
- Operational Improvementunmatched
- Operational Strategyunmatched
- Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
- Record Keepingunmatched
- Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
- Schematicsunmatched
- Technical Analysisunmatched
- Technical Supportunmatched
- Technical Writingunmatched
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