2nd Shift Maintenance Technician

Australia-Employment; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2nd shift differential

Full benefits on conversion

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a 2nd shift Maintenance Technician in Northfield, MN for a 3‑month contract to hire. Pay is $30–$35 per hour on-site, with full benefits upon conversion.

The role focuses on maintaining electronics manufacturing equipment, including SMT lines, PCB assembly, and precision machinery. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of maintenance experience in electronics, strong troubleshooting skills for motors, sensors, relays, and experience with CMMS.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance experience in electronics, PCB, or precision manufacturing
• Experience troubleshooting automated production equipment and assembly machinery
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills (motors, sensors, relays)
• Familiarity with SMT equipment, pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, or similar preferred
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs in a high-mix manufacturing environment
• Basic PLC troubleshooting skills (inputs/outputs, fault identification) preferred
• Understanding of ESD-sensitive environments and electronics manufacturing best practices
• Ability to read electrical schematics, equipment manuals, and technical documentation
• Experience working with pneumatics, conveyors, and automated handling systems
• Comfortable using CMMS or maintenance tracking software
• Willingness to work 2nd shift hours and overtime as needed
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or vocational training preferred

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair automated production equipment to minimize downtime
• Perform preventive maintenance on SMT and PCB assembly lines
• Read schematics and service manuals to diagnose faults
• Collaborate with engineering and production to implement process improvements
• Maintain proper records in CMMS and document maintenance actions

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

CMMS

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification

Tools

CMMS

Pneumatics

Conveyors

SMT equipment

Pick-and-place machines

Reflow ovens

Job description

2nd Shift Maintenance Technician

$30 - $35 per hour | Northfield, MN | On-site | Consulting

3-month contract to hire with full benefits on us!

A bit about us:

The hours are from 2 p.m. - 11 p.m. Monday - Friday. Our client is a leading manufacturer specializing in flexible printed circuits and advanced interconnect solutions used across industries such as medical devices, aerospace, and electronics. With state‑of‑the‑art facilities and decades of technical expertise, this company is dedicated to innovation, precision, and continuous improvement. The work environment emphasizes teamwork, quality craftsmanship, and problem‑solving ensuring every product meets the stringent performance standards customers expect.

Why join us?

• Stable electronics manufacturing environment with advanced production equipment
• Exposure to SMT, PCB fabrication, and precision assembly technologies
• Clean, organized facility with strong quality and safety standards
• Maintenance team involved in preventative and predictive maintenance programs
• Leadership that prioritizes equipment reliability and process improvement
• Competitive compensation with 2nd shift differential
• Opportunity to grow into senior maintenance, controls, or engineering roles
• Cross‑functional collaboration with engineering and production teams

Job Details

• 3+ years of maintenance experience in electronics, PCB, or precision manufacturing
• Experience troubleshooting automated production equipment and assembly machinery
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills (motors, sensors, relays)
• Familiarity with SMT equipment, pick‑and‑place machines, reflow ovens, or similar preferred
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs in a high‑mix manufacturing environment
• Basic PLC troubleshooting skills (inputs/outputs, fault identification) preferred
• Understanding of ESD‑sensitive environments and electronics manufacturing best practices
• Ability to read electrical schematics, equipment manuals, and technical documentation
• Experience working with pneumatics, conveyors, and automated handling systems
• Comfortable using CMMS or maintenance tracking software
• Willingness to work 2nd shift hours and overtime as needed
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or vocational training preferred

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.