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Automation Technician

Actalent
Chaska, MN Contractor
POSTED ON 12/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/10/2026

Description

3rd shift- 10PM-6:30AM Sunday evening to Friday morning

This is a role for a technician with at least an associates degree that has experience with controls and PLCs.

Someone with experience working in a regulated environment is a nice to have qualification

Need to be able to read/write/communicate in English (fluent)

Documentation is both written and electronic

Experience with Outlook as they rely heavily on email to pass off shift to shift updates/responsibilities

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Associates degree in Automation or related field is preferred

1 years' experience troubleshooting PLC's

1 years' experience working on manufacturing/equipment support

Strong electrical and mechanical skills

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chaska, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $35.20/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chaska,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 23, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $33 - $35

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