Controls Technician - 1st Shift

Quanex Building Products Corp.; Town of Rice Lake, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

401K with match

ESPP 15%

Disability & life insurance

PTO & holidays

Tuition support

ERGs

On-site physical therapist

Shoe allowance

Job summary

Quanex Building Products Corp is seeking a Controls Technician - 1st Shift to join our Rice Lake, WI team. The role focuses on maintaining and troubleshooting automated systems, performing basic PMs, and supporting production with fluid power and machine controls.

We offer a structured schedule, overtime as needed, and a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with match, ESPP, and training opportunities to advance your skills in PLC/HMI programming and industrial controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum 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

• Troubleshoot equipment and apply problem-solving using measurement tools.
• Understand fluid power basics and integrate into machines.
• Maintain and develop documentation for processes.
• Perform basic fabrication and maintenance with instruction.

Skills

Mechanical & fabrication basics

Troubleshooting

Documentation & record-keeping

Education

2-year technical degree or 2 years on-the-job experience

Tools

PLC, HMI & VSD programming

Industrial wiring practices

Job description

Quanex is looking for aControls Technician - 1st Shift to join our team located inRice 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!

• Bonus Potential
• 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
• 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
• Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 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

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.

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 .

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