PLC AND SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit options available!

PTO accrual

Holiday pay

401K

Flexible spending account

Steel toed footwear reimbursement

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC is seeking a PLC and Systems Maintenance Technician to support Minnesota manufacturing on the third shift. Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve electrical and automated control systems, collaborating with facility mechanics and engineering to implement upgrades.

Requirements include 1–4 years of related experience, a high school diploma or GED, and PLC/HMI knowledge. Wage range is $30–$45 per hour with direct-hire, full-time status.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of related experience.
• Minimum: High school diploma or GED; electronics/industrial controls coursework preferred.
• Hands-on experience with PLC controls and logic circuits required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, resolve, and optimize PLC, HMI, and control systems.
• Calibrate and repair pneumatic and electronic process control instruments.
• Enforce corporate standards for new software and electrical components.
• Track licenses, orders and service agreements.
• Direct and assist plant mechanics to ensure efficient machinery repairs.
• Partner with QA to ensure SQF food safety standards.

Skills

PLC knowledge

HMI knowledge

Analog and digital control systems

Basic computer literacy

Education

High School or GED

College-level electronics/industrial controls coursework

Job description

Terms

I am at least 18 years old

I am legally authorized to work in the United States

The PLC AND SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN plays a vital role in keeping production running smoothly by maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving the plant?s electrical and automated control systems. Operating primarily on the third shift, this individual supports daily manufacturing operations, fixes software and hardware issues, and collaborates closely with facility mechanics and engineering teams to implement system upgrades.

Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Direct Hire

Shift Schedule: M-F | Day Shift

Wage: $30.00 - $45.00/HR

Type: Direct-Hire/ Permanent position!

Perks:

• Benefit options available!
• PTO accrual
• Holiday pay
• 401K
• Flexible spending account
• Steel toed footwear reimbursement

Responsibilities:

System Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Automation & Control Systems: Troubleshoot, resolve, and optimize analog/digital electronic controls, PLC programming, HMI systems, and network communications.
• Instrument Calibration & Repair: Install, maintain, repair, and calibrate pneumatic and electronic process control instruments (pressure switches, flow tubes, gauges) to prevent downtime.
• Architecture Compliance: Enforce corporate standards and compatibility for all new software and electrical components.
• Asset & License Management: Track software versions, maintain licenses, spec contracts, order equipment, and secure service agreements.

Operational Leadership & Safety

• Technical Guidance: Direct and assist plant mechanics to ensure efficient machinery repairs.
• Food Safety & Quality (SQF): Partner with QA to execute food safety programs and comply with SQF standards.
• Safety & Facility Protection: Enforce site safety precautions, ensure PPE usage, and maintain/protect physical assets, tools, and materials.

Documentation & Process Improvement

• Documentation & Standard Operating Procedures: Develop work order procedures for new equipment/technology and document all system modifications.
• Skills Development & Support: Participate in technical training and complete operational tasks as assigned.

Skills:

• PLC and system knowledge
• HMI system knowledge
• Analog and digital control systems
• Basic computer literacy

Education:

• High School or Equivalent

Experience:

• 1-4 years

Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: High school diploma, GED, or higher is required. College-level coursework in electronics or industrial controls is highly preferred.
• Professional Experience: 1 to 2 years of related experience (or an equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience).
• Core Technical Requirement: Previous hands-on experience working directly with PLC controls and logic circuits is required.
• Pre-Employment Screening: Must be willing to submit for a pre-employment drug screen and employment verification

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).