2nd Shift Controls Technician: PLC/HMI Expert

Quanex; Town of Rice Lake (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Potential

401K with 5% company match

ESPP 15% immediate return

Disability & Life Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition support

Employee Resource Groups

On-site physical therapist

Annual safety-shoe allowance

Job summary

Quanex in Rice Lake, WI is seeking a Controls Technician - 2nd Shift to support production equipment and automation in a fast-paced environment.

You will diagnose and repair PLC, HMI, and variable speed drive systems; read manuals and schematics; perform basic fabrication; and use measurement tools, maintaining accurate documentation and safety standards.

This role offers competitive benefits, shift differential, and opportunities for training and advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years on-the-job experience or a 2-year technical degree.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Proficient in using maintenance tools and equipment.

Skills

Mechanical basics

Fabrication basics

Troubleshooting

Fluid power basics

Industrial controls

Wiring practices

PLC programming

HMI programming

VSD programming

Documentation

Education

2-year technical degree

Tools

Maintenance tools

Job description

Quanex in Rice Lake, WI is seeking a Controls Technician - 2nd Shift to support production equipment and automation in a fast-paced environment.

You will diagnose and repair PLC, HMI, and variable speed drive systems; read manuals and schematics; perform basic fabrication; and use measurement tools, maintaining accurate documentation and safety standards.

This role offers competitive benefits, shift differential, and opportunities for training and advancement.