Industrial Maintenance Technician - Electrical & PLC

Aerotek; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

401(k) program

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Mankato, MN for a permanent onsite role. The technician will perform daily and preventive maintenance on production equipment, repair wiring and hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and troubleshoot with PLC controls to minimize downtime.

The position requires electrical aptitude, ability to read schematics, and lifting up to 50 pounds, with full benefits and a competitive pay range.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of industrial maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated electrical experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical aptitude with the ability to work safely on electrical systems and 3‑phase power.
• Hands‑on experience with troubleshooting and repair of industrial equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from schematics for troubleshooting and reverse engineering.
• Experience with preventive maintenance on production machinery.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools for maintenance and repair tasks.
• Knowledge of PLC troubleshooting and working with PLC controls in an industrial setting.
• Understanding of mechanical systems, including conveyors and motors.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis to identify and correct equipment issues.
• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly during the shift.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies, equipment, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance duties across the facility to support continuous production and equipment reliability.
• Maintain and repair machinery that produces wires, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
• Carry out preventive maintenance (PM) tasks on production equipment in accordance with established schedules and protocols.
• Rewire cables and wires to align with technical specifications and protocol requirements.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to keep production moving correctly and efficiently.
• Use hand and power tools to complete maintenance, repair, and installation tasks throughout the department.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment issues using electrical and mechanical knowledge to quickly identify and resolve problems.
• Read and interpret schematics to diagnose equipment malfunctions, often reverse engineering systems to determine root causes.
• Apply root cause analysis to recurring issues and implement corrective actions to prevent future equipment failures.
• Work with PLC controls to troubleshoot and resolve industrial automation problems as needed.
• Handle maintenance and repair tasks involving hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, motors, and other industrial systems.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical experience

Schematics reading

PM knowledge

PLC troubleshooting

3-phase power

Hand and power tools

Root cause analysis

Mechanical systems

Conveyors

Tools

PLC controls

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Conveyors

Job description

Aerotek is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Mankato, MN for a permanent onsite role. The technician will perform daily and preventive maintenance on production equipment, repair wiring and hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and troubleshoot with PLC controls to minimize downtime.

The position requires electrical aptitude, ability to read schematics, and lifting up to 50 pounds, with full benefits and a competitive pay range.