Automation Technician

We are seeking a dedicated Automation/Maintenance Technician to join our team on the weekend 1st shift. This role requires a technician with a minimum of an associate's degree and substantial experience in controls, PLCs, and equipment troubleshooting. The position is essential in maintaining a safe, reliable, and cost-effective manufacturing operation to produce required product volumes while prioritizing health, safety, and stakeholder concerns.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot all mechanical, hydraulic, electric equipment and instrumentation.
• Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of operations information systems to monitor manufacturing processes.
• Ensure the manufacturing operation runs safely and reliably with full regard for health and safety guidelines.

• Experience with PLC troubleshooting.
• Strong electrical and mechanical skills.
• Knowledge of servo-driven motors.
• Strong maintenance and troubleshooting skills.

• Associate's degree preferred.

The role is based onsite on the manufacturing floor, working with and troubleshooting equipment. The weekend 1st shift is from Saturday to Sunday, 10 am to 10:30 pm, with an additional 16 hours to be scheduled at your discretion throughout the rest of the week. This position offers an opportunity to gain exposure to automation and PLCs.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $35.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Chaska,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $27 - $35