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Job Title: Automation Technician II or III

1st, 2nd & 3rd shift - $35-$45

Job Description

This role involves the maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and controls aspects of production machinery. You will ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, laws, and company policies while maintaining safety standards. Your tasks will include machine rebuilding, electrical troubleshooting and repair, mechanical troubleshooting and repair, preventative/predictive maintenance, control system troubleshooting, and general fabrication.

Responsibilities

+ Respond promptly to production line calls to adjust or repair machines.

+ Perform machine rebuilding, repair, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance.

+ Program, adjust, and troubleshoot automated equipment.

+ Complete general work orders and collaborate with other technicians across shifts.

+ Continuously seek and implement process, productivity, and quality improvements to reduce costs.

+ Execute special projects and other related departmental duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

+ A technical degree or related training (e.g., Associate’s degree, military training).

+ Two or more years of experience for Level II; four or more years for Level III.

+ Solid experience in equipment repair with skills in installation, alteration, and repair of machinery.

+ Basic fabrication knowledge including tig welding, milling, lathe, hand tools, and threading.

+ Intermediate understanding of AC/DC and 3 phase electrical systems.

+ Knowledge of pneumatic/hydraulic systems.

+ PLC, VFD, and basic automation programming expertise.

+ Ability to apply controls knowledge to machine repair and troubleshooting.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $40.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in MINNEAPOLIS,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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