Manufacturing Technician Job Description We're looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Technician to help maintain, troubleshoot, and improve the equipment that keeps our manufacturing operations running smoothly. If you enjoy solving mechanical and electrical problems, working with production equipment, and partnering with engineers to improve manufacturing processes, we'd love to hear from you. In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities Troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production machinery and support systems. Conduct equipment setup, adjustments, and basic programming to meet production requirements. Assist with equipment calibration and verification activities. Support engineers with mechanical, electrical, automation, and process improvement projects.
Verify equipment safety systems are functioning properly and maintain a safe work environment. Maintain spare parts inventory and coordinate replacement of critical components. Document maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment history. Participate in continuous improvement efforts focused on equipment reliability and manufacturing efficiency. Help reduce downtime and improve overall equipment performance.
Essential Skills 2+ years of experience in manufacturing maintenance, production equipment support, automation, mechatronics, or a related technical role. Technical degree, vocational training, military technical experience, or equivalent hands-on experience. Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills. Basic understanding of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, or automated systems. Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize maintenance activities.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment such as medical device, aerospace, electronics, or automotive. Experience troubleshooting automated production equipment. Familiarity with PLC-controlled equipment and machine programming. Experience with preventive maintenance systems and equipment calibration.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement principles. Mechatronics, Automation, Robotics, or Electronics training. Don't meet every qualification? We encourage you to apply. We're interested in candidates who are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to our team's success. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Saint Paul, MN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul,MN.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and