PLC & Automation Technician – Systems & Controls

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

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.