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Automation Technician

Automation Technician

Country:  United States
City:  Cloquet
State:  Minnesota
Location:  Mill Cloquet
Division:  Maintenance
Posting date:  Jun 11, 2026

Sappi North America
Sappi Cloquet, established in 1898, produces high-quality graphic papers used in premium magazines, catalogs, books, direct mail and high-end print advertising for the fashion, automotive and travel industries, as well as speciality papers. Cloquet manufactures Verve, a dissolving pulp used for the textile and home goods markets. Energy saving and clean water initiatives at Cloquet have won environmental recognition, aligning with the mill's commitment to sustainability.

Sappi North America
Sappi Cloquet, established in 1898, produces high-quality graphic papers used in premium magazines, catalogs, books, direct mail and high-end print advertising for the fashion, automotive and travel industries, as well as speciality papers. Cloquet manufactures Verve, a dissolving pulp used for the textile and home goods markets. Energy saving and clean water initiatives at Cloquet have won environmental recognition, aligning with the mill's commitment to sustainability.

Major Job Responsibilities / Requirements

The Automation Technician is expected to demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning, self‑development, process improvement, maintenance excellence, and open knowledge sharing. Training will occur on the job, online, and in classroom settings. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Daily automation support and control system server administration for:

    • Honeywell Experion DCS Systems

    • Rockwell PLCs

    • FactoryTalk View

    • AC/DC Drives

    • Additional systems as business needs evolve

  • Process network support and training.

  • Shift and area E/I maintenance support.

  • Operator and production support.

  • Downtime and startup support for area maintenance.

  • Capital project installation and startup assistance.

  • Control system tuning and troubleshooting.

  • Training assistance for new hires, shift, and area E/I personnel.

  • Configuration standards development and oversight.

  • Software upgrades to maintain vendor‑supported versions.

  • Lifecycle planning development and implementation.

  • Work request initiation in SAP for identified tasks.

  • Team‑based collaboration across all mill areas as assigned.


Qualifications

  • Technical degree or experience — Minimum two (2)‑year technical degree or five (5) years full‑time industrial, commercial, and/or military E/I work experience.

  • Internal candidate requirement — Must be a Level A E&I Journeyman.

  • Communication skills — Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

  • Computer proficiency — SAP and Microsoft Office Suite proficient.

Compensation

  • Current classified rate, with contractual increases per the Labor Agreement: $49.44/hr with progression opportunities up to $54.59/hr.

Major Job Responsibilities / Requirements

The Automation Technician is expected to demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning, self‑development, process improvement, maintenance excellence, and open knowledge sharing. Training will occur on the job, online, and in classroom settings. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Daily automation support and control system server administration for:

    • Honeywell Experion DCS Systems

    • Rockwell PLCs

    • FactoryTalk View

    • AC/DC Drives

    • Additional systems as business needs evolve

  • Process network support and training.

  • Shift and area E/I maintenance support.

  • Operator and production support.

  • Downtime and startup support for area maintenance.

  • Capital project installation and startup assistance.

  • Control system tuning and troubleshooting.

  • Training assistance for new hires, shift, and area E/I personnel.

  • Configuration standards development and oversight.

  • Software upgrades to maintain vendor‑supported versions.

  • Lifecycle planning development and implementation.

  • Work request initiation in SAP for identified tasks.

  • Team‑based collaboration across all mill areas as assigned.


Qualifications

  • Technical degree or experience — Minimum two (2)‑year technical degree or five (5) years full‑time industrial, commercial, and/or military E/I work experience.

  • Internal candidate requirement — Must be a Level A E&I Journeyman.

  • Communication skills — Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

  • Computer proficiency — SAP and Microsoft Office Suite proficient.

Compensation

  • Current classified rate, with contractual increases per the Labor Agreement: $49.44/hr with progression opportunities up to $54.59/hr.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.

HR Contact for Questions:
Name:  Danna Dahn
Email:  danna.dahn@sappi.com
Telephone number:  218-879-2393

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