Maintenance Technician

val's services; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

val's services in Plymouth, MN is seeking an Automation Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair automated production equipment in a high-precision manufacturing environment. You will work with electrical, mechanical, and PLC systems to minimize downtime.

The role emphasizes calibration of sensors and drives, participating in installations and upgrades, and collaborating with production and engineering to support reliability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience with automated production equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical/mechanical systems and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Calibration of sensors and drives required.
• Technical aptitude for supporting installations and upgrades.
• Strong communication and commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automated production equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and PLC-controlled systems to minimize downtime.
• Calibrate sensors, drives, and related automation components to maintain accuracy and quality.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to support reliability and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a strong safety culture and adhere to quality standards.

Skills

Automation maintenance

PLC troubleshooting

Sensor calibration

Installations & upgrades

Safety & quality

Job description

Automation Maintenance Technician

for advanced aerospace casting and machining operations in a high-precision manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automated production equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and PLC-controlled systems to minimize downtime.
• Calibrate sensors, drives, and related automation components to maintain accuracy and quality.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to support reliability and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a strong safety culture and adhere to quality standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Hands-on experience with automation maintenance for production equipment.
• Proficiency troubleshooting electrical/mechanical systems and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Ability to perform calibration of sensors and drives.
• Technical aptitude for supporting installations and upgrades.
• Strong communication skills and a focus on safety and quality.