Maintenance Automation Technician

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Job Title: Maintenance Automation Technician

Location: Chaska, MN
Pay: $32-$38/hour plus $1.25/hour Shift Differential
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM-10:00 PM OR Wed-Sat or Sat-Wed 4PM -2:00am

A leading advanced manufacturing company is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Automation Technician to support highly automated production equipment and facility systems. This role focuses on equipment reliability, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, automation systems, robotics, controls, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technician who enjoys diagnosing complex problems and working with advanced manufacturing technologies, robotics, PLCs, and automated equipment.

What is the Job:

• Troubleshoot and repair automated production equipment and facility systems.
• Serve as a primary resource for controls, automation, robotics, and electrical maintenance issues.
• Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Support PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, stepper drives, sensors, and vision systems.
• Troubleshoot and maintain industrial robots and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose network communication issues between production equipment and connected systems.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, servo, and mechanical systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance on robotics and automated equipment.
• Adjust robot program points and assist with troubleshooting automation-related issues.
• Support custom-built manufacturing equipment and production systems.
• Complete work orders, maintenance documentation, and CMMS updates accurately and timely.
• Participate in safety, quality, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What is Needed:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical degree in Automation, Robotics, Electrical Technology, Controls, Mechatronics, or a related field preferred.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting automation and manufacturing equipment.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, sensors, servo motors, and industrial controls.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to work independently and support production equipment reliability.

Preferred Experience:

• Fanuc, Sepro, or Star Robotics
• Allen Bradley or Siemens PLCs
• Servo and stepper drive systems
• Vision systems
• Industrial networking and communications
• Injection molding equipment
• Automated manufacturing equipment
• Controls and automation troubleshooting

What's in it for You:

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus* (rules apply)
• Shift Differential
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Strong Company Match
• Education Assistance
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Stable, Advanced Manufacturing Environment

If you enjoy solving technical problems, working with automation and robotics, and supporting highly automated manufacturing operations, we would like to hear from you.

Why should you choose Manpower?

• Free training to upgrade your skills, including a free college tuition program
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k
• Weekly pay with direct deposit
• 24/7 Manpower customer care support
• Dedicated Career Partner to help you achieve your career goals
• Voted #1 best places to work by Glassdoor 2021

ManpowerGroup recognizes the importance of providing an accessible and barrier-free environment. We are committed to creating a welcoming, fair and inclusive environment by offering equal opportunity to access our services. At ManpowerGroup, we are committed to providing accommodations, and will work with you to meet your needs.

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