Maintenance Technician

Are you a skilled Maintenance Technician looking for a Direct Hire opportunity with a stable schedule? Spherion Staffing is seeking experienced maintenance professionals to join our manufacturing partners in Mankato, Lake Crystal, and St. Peter!

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be a key contributor to operational success, ensuring that high-speed production equipment operates at peak efficiency. If you have hands‑on experience in industrial maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance, we want to hear from you!

• Mankato, MN – $25.00+ per hour; 2nd Shift: Monday – Thursday 3:30 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
• Lake Crystal, MN – $25.00–$32.00 per hour;
  Weekend Shift: Friday – Sunday 5:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• St. Peter, MN – $24.00–$30.00 per hour; 2nd Shift: Monday – Wednesday + every other Thursday 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 a.m.

• Troubleshooting & Repair:
  Diagnose malfunctions in production machinery, including relays, motors, position sensors, and circuit boards.
• Preventative Maintenance:
  Perform routine and emergency maintenance on mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to minimize downtime.
• Electrical Maintenance:
  Repair or replace electrical components such as transformers, switches, and lighting fixtures.
• Fabrication:
  Use metalworking tools (lathe, drill press, grinder) to repair broken parts or fabricate custom solutions.
• Equipment Commissioning:
  Assist in the setup, leveling, and commissioning of new machinery and robotic equipment.
• Documentation:
  Maintain detailed logs of work orders, parts inventory, and machine status using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Safety Compliance:
  Ensure all equipment operates in compliance with OSHA standards and company quality protocols.

• Experience with complex mechanical, hydraulic, and robotic maintenance within a high‑volume manufacturing facility.
• Skilled at efficiently diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment to minimize downtime.
• Proficiency with interpreting schematics and blueprints.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks (standing, bending, climbing) for extended periods.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with PLCs is preferred.

• Direct Hire Opportunity:
  Secure your spot directly on the company’s payroll.
• Work‑Life Balance:
  Enjoy 3, 4, or 5 day work weeks depending on the location.
• Career Growth:
  Work with advanced robotics and automated systems.

Apply now to advance your maintenance career today!

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate’s education, work experience, work location and 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 401(k) plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).