2nd Shift Controls Technician: PLC, HMI & Troubleshooting

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, Dental & Vision plans

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition support for degree

Annual safety-shoe allowance

On-site physical therapist

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Quanex, located in Rice Lake, WI, is seeking a Controls Technician for 2nd shift. The role focuses on mechanical and electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and basic fabrication to support manufacturing operations.

The position offers a 2nd shift schedule (Mon-Fri) with potential for overtime during busy seasons, a starting hourly rate of $28/hr including a $3/hr shift differential, and opportunities for annual pay increases along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform basic preventive maintenance on equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues using standard measurement tools.
• Understand fluid power basics and integrate into machines.
• Maintain documentation and create new ones as needed.
• Conduct basic fabrication and maintenance with instruction.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Fabrication

Troubleshooting

Industrial controls knowledge

PLC/HMI/VSD programming

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

Maintenance tools

Reading schematics

Job description

Quanex, located in Rice Lake, WI, is seeking a Controls Technician for 2nd shift. The role focuses on mechanical and electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and basic fabrication to support manufacturing operations.

The position offers a 2nd shift schedule (Mon-Fri) with potential for overtime during busy seasons, a starting hourly rate of $28/hr including a $3/hr shift differential, and opportunities for annual pay increases along with a comprehensive benefits package.