About this role
Automation Maintenance Technician
Join a Growing Medical Device & Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
Are you a skilled maintenance professional with experience troubleshooting automated equipment, robotics, and control systems? If you're looking for a career with long-term growth, cutting-edge technology, and a schedule that gives you a built-in 3-day weekend every week, we'd love to hear from you.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- 3-day weekends every week (Monday-Thursday schedule)
- Brand-new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
- Career advancement opportunities into Lead and Supervisory roles
- Company has recently doubled in size and continues to grow
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 annually
- 3% 401(k) company match
- 8 paid holidays plus 2 weeks PTO
- $0 monthly family healthcare premium option
- Clean, organized, temperature-controlled work environment
Position Overview
As an Automation Maintenance Technician, you will play a critical role in keeping highly automated manufacturing equipment operating at peak performance within a regulated medical device and pharmaceutical environment. You'll be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and improving automated production systems while supporting overall facility operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on technician who enjoys solving complex equipment issues and working with advanced automation technologies.
What You'll Do
Automation & Equipment Maintenance
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair automated production equipment
- Maintain electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, robotics, and control systems
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize production downtime
- Document maintenance activities and corrective actions
- Support equipment upgrades, reliability improvements, and process enhancements
Preventive Maintenance
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance activities
- Execute maintenance schedules to maximize equipment reliability
- Identify and resolve potential issues before failures occur
Facility Support
- Assist with facility maintenance projects and improvements
- Support HVAC, remodeling, installation, and basic carpentry activities
- Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors on equipment and facility needs
Qualifications
Required Experience
- 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience
- Strong troubleshooting skills in automated manufacturing environments
- Experience working with PLCs, automation systems, robotics, and controls
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings
- Experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems
- Knowledge of GMP manufacturing standards
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing environments
- Cleanroom experience and familiarity with gowning requirements
- HVAC, boiler, or facility maintenance experience
- Continuous improvement or equipment reliability experience
Work Environment
Schedule: Monday-Thursday | 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM
- Modern, recently built manufacturing facility
- Bright, clean, temperature-controlled environment
- Multiple cleanroom production areas with full gowning requirements
- Spacious breakroom, lockers, and dedicated employee workspace
Ideal Candidate
You're a proactive maintenance professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You enjoy solving technical challenges, working with advanced automation equipment, and contributing to a team focused on quality, reliability, and continuous improvement. Apply today to join a growing organization where your technical expertise will have a direct impact on production success and future innovation.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ham Lake, MN.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $31.00 - $37.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 temporary 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)
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Ham Lake,MN.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.