Controls Technician - 1st Shift

Quanex; Town of Rice Lake (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Potential

401K match (5%)

ESPP 15% return

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life insurance & disability

PTO & Holidays

Tuition support

On-site physical therapist

Safety shoe allowance

Job summary

Quanex in Rice Lake, WI, seeks a Controls Technician - 1st Shift to support manufacturing operations. The role runs Monday–Friday, 6am–2:30pm, with overtime during busy seasons. Starting pay is $25/hour with potential annual increases.

The position focuses on troubleshooting, maintenance, and integration of control systems in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience, basic PM duties, and familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, and variable speed

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years on-the-job experience in a related field or a 2-year technical degree.
• Proficient in using maintenance tools and equipment.
• Able to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Basic mechanical and fabrication skills; understands fluid power basics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial controls and wiring.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance (PMs) on machinery.
• Read and interpret technical manuals and schematics to identify issues.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Troubleshooting

Read schematics

Industrial controls

Education

2-year technical degree

Tools

Maintenance tools

Job description

Quanex is looking for a Controls Technician - 1st Shift to join our team located in Rice Lake, WI.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 6am-2:30pm| Overtime needs vary daily during the busy season.
The hourly range for this position begins at $25/hr with opportunity for pay increase on an annual basis.

We Offer You!

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Potential
• 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
• 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Various Work Schedules
• Tuition support for degree and continuous education
• Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment
• On-site physical therapist available to employees on Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Annual safety-shoe allowance, with all other required PPE provided and readily available

What’s attractive about the Controls Technician!

• Organization that values employee engagement and community involvement
• Fast-paced environment that helps the workday move quickly
• Lightweight production and assembly work
• Variety of job tasks
• Opportunities for training, cross-training, and career advancement
• Opportunity to learn multiple skills and advance
• A safety-focused, family-oriented work environment

What Success Looks Like

• Basic mechanical and fabrication skills with the ability to complete basic PMs
• Understands fluid power basics and can integrate them into machines
• Ability to troubleshoot effectively and uses correct measurement tools to identify problems
• Has basic knowledge of industrial controls and wiring practices
• Has understanding of PLC, HMI, and variable speed drive programming and installation
• Is meticulous in maintaining existing documentation and developing new documents as needed
• Can perform basic fabrication and maintenance with instruction

Your Credentials

• 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.

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About Quanex, A Part Of Something Bigger

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.