Maintenance Technician - Robotics & High-Volume Manufacturing

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Spherion Staffing is seeking skilled Maintenance Technicians for direct-hire roles with our manufacturing partners in Lake Crystal and Mankato, MN. The positions involve high-speed production equipment maintenance, including mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and robotic systems.

Mankato, MN offers $26.00+ per hour with 2nd shift (Mon-Thu 3:30 PM–2:00 AM); Lake Crystal offers $25–$32 per hour with weekend shift (Fri–Sun, 5:00 AM–5:00 PM).

Qualifications

• Experience with complex mechanical, hydraulic, and robotic maintenance within a high-volume manufacturing facility.
• Skilled at efficiently diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment to minimize downtime.
• Proficiency with interpreting schematics and blueprints.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with PLCs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair production machinery, including relays, motors, sensors, and circuits.
• Perform preventative maintenance on mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Repair or replace electrical components such as transformers, switches, and lighting.
• Fabricate parts using metalworking tools (lathe, drill press, grinder).
• Assist in setup, leveling, and commissioning of new machinery and robotics.
• Maintain logs of work orders, parts inventory, and machine status using CMMS.
• Ensure equipment operates in OSHA-compliant manner.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Robotic maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC experience

Tools

PLCs

Job description

Spherion Staffing is seeking skilled Maintenance Technicians for direct-hire roles with our manufacturing partners in Lake Crystal and Mankato, MN. The positions involve high-speed production equipment maintenance, including mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and robotic systems.

Mankato, MN offers $26.00+ per hour with 2nd shift (Mon-Thu 3:30 PM–2:00 AM); Lake Crystal offers $25–$32 per hour with weekend shift (Fri–Sun, 5:00 AM–5:00 PM).