1st Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician

Industrial Maintenance Technician

We are seeking a diligent and experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our team during the 1st shift in our metal fabrication shop. Our facility specializes in producing low-volume custom metal parts. This role offers the unique opportunity to train alongside our current part-time maintenance technician, who will be retiring in the coming year. The long-term vision for this position involves taking over the entire maintenance operation.

Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with the current maintenance technician to learn the full scope of maintenance operations.
2. Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with a variety of metal fabrication equipment, including Press Brakes, Punch Press, Lasers, CNC, and Turrets.
3. Perform mechanical and electrical repairs independently, ensuring minimal downtime.
4. Conduct building maintenance tasks, including plumbing and basic HVAC repairs.
5. Implement preventive maintenance measures to ensure the longevity and efficiency of equipment.

Essential Skills

• Experience with metal fabrication equipment.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and diagnosing mechanical and electrical problems.
• Strong mechanical and electrical skills, including knowledge of 3-phase wiring, PLC troubleshooting, and hydraulics.
• Ability to perform repairs with minimal supervision.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in welding and automation.
• Knowledge of PLC control, electrical troubleshooting, and maintenance repair.
• Familiarity with conveyors, motors, ladder logic, and blueprint reading.

Work Environment

Work in a dynamic metal fabrication shop equipped with advanced machinery. The role involves day shifts with a focus on ensuring the smooth operation of production equipment. The environment is collaborative, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $85000.00/yr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Shakopee, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.