Production Maintenance Technician (Manufacturing)

St. Paul, MN | Direct Hire | $30–$36/hour (DOE)
1st Shift | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Mon–Fri, OT as needed)

Overview:
Seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to support production equipment (not facilities). This role focuses on troubleshooting, repair, and continuous improvement of mechanical, electrical, and automated systems in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment (mechanical, electrical, PLCs, sensors, vision systems)
• Perform preventive maintenance and respond to breakdowns to minimize downtime
• Diagnose root causes and implement long-term fixes and improvements
• Repair/replace components and optimize machine performance
• Support equipment upgrades, modifications, and new installations
• Partner with production and engineering teams to improve reliability and efficiency
• Maintain accurate work orders and documentation

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of industrial maintenance experience or technical degree
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Experience with PLCs, sensors, motors, and automated equipment
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints
• Experience in packaging, converting, printing, or similar manufacturing is a plus
• Basic knowledge of pneumatics and controls systems

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching is offered
• Short and Long-term disability
• Vacation time

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Konik is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.

Konik has been a leader in the technical staffing industry for more than 45 years, providing the fastest and easiest link between employees and employers. Konik has specialized in placing professional, qualified personnel in Minnesota and western Wisconsin businesses since its inception and maintains a strong commitment to customer service.

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