Controls Technician - 2nd Shift

Quanex•Rice Lake, WI
•Onsite

About The Position

Quanex is looking for a Controls Technician - 2nd Shift to join our team located in Rice Lake, WI. The schedule is Monday-Friday 2:30pm-11:00pm, with overtime needs varying daily during the busy season. The hourly range for this position begins at $28/hr (this is including a $3/hr shift differential) with opportunity for pay increase on an annual basis. This role is in a fast-paced environment that helps the workday move quickly, offering a variety of job tasks and opportunities for training, cross-training, and career advancement. It's a safety-focused, family-oriented work environment where you can learn multiple skills and advance.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years of on-the-job experience in a related field or a 2-year technical degree
  • Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
  • Proficient in using maintenance tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Basic mechanical and fabrication skills with the ability to complete basic PMs
  • Understands fluid power basics and can integrate them into machines
  • Ability to troubleshoot effectively and uses correct measurement tools to identify problems
  • Has basic knowledge of industrial controls and wiring practices
  • Has understanding of PLC, HMI, and variable speed drive programming and installation
  • Is meticulous in maintaining existing documentation and developing new documents as needed
  • Can perform basic fabrication and maintenance with instruction

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Bonus Potential
  • 401K with 5% company match
  • 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
  • Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Various Work Schedules
  • Tuition support for degree and continuous education
  • Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment
  • On-site physical therapist available to employees on Tuesdays and Thursdays
  • Annual safety-shoe allowance, with all other required PPE provided and readily available.
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