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.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ham Lake, MN.

The 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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ham Lake, MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

This 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.