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title: Maintenance Technician at Placon Corporation
description: Placon Corporation is hiring for the Maintenance Technician role in Plymouth,
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| **Company** | Placon Corporation |
| **Location** | Plymouth, MN |
| **Salary** | $35/hr - $40/hr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Sep 25, 2026 |
## Description

We're looking for an experienced **Maintenance Technician** who enjoys solving complex technical problems on the fly, keeping high-speed production running, and helping our operations grow. If you are highly skilled in troubleshooting electro-mechanical systems, confident reading schematics, and ready to take a hands-on role on the production floor, this is a great opportunity to make an impact.

**Compensation**

- **Starting Pay:** $35.00 - $40.00 per hour (Dependent on experience).

**Work Schedule**

- **Full-time, onsite** role based in **Plymouth, MN**.
- **Hours:** Monday–Friday / 5:00 am – 1:00 pm; 8 hour shift-shift hours may change.
- Ability to arrive as early as 5:00 am is preferred, but not required.

**Why Placon – You'll Love It Here**

- **Impactful Role:** A hands-on position where your technical expertise truly matters to keep our plant running smoothly.
- **Modern Facility:** A supportive manufacturing environment equipped with production and auxiliary machinery.
- **Professional Growth:** Opportunities to stay up to date on emerging technologies, influence processes, and continuously grow your skills.
- **Stability & Balance:** Competitive pay, great benefits, and a stable schedule that supports work–life balance.
- **Strong Culture:** A growth-minded team environment where safe work practices are always prioritized.

**What You'll Do**

- **Perform Maintenance:** Provide breakdown, corrective, and preventive electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical maintenance on all production equipment.
- **Troubleshoot & Repair:** Diagnose and repair complex production and auxiliary equipment to "as built" condition with minimal supervision.
- **System Integration:** Integrate electrical control systems for new/rebuilt machinery, facilities equipment, and process improvements.
- **Build & Fabricate:** Participate in the specification, building, rebuilding, installation, and fabrication of electronic control systems.
- **Optimize Programs:** Monitor machine operations and assist in developing preventive maintenance (PM) programs to ensure uninterrupted operation.
- **Safety & Compliance:** Ensure all machinery and facilities comply with applicable safety codes, including OSHA, National Electric Code (NEC), and LOTO protocols.
- **Collaborate:** Partner with the Maintenance Lead and team to execute work orders according to schedule and improve machine operations.

**What You Bring**

- **Education & Experience:** Associate degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology, Industrial Electronics, or a related field plus **2+ years** of industrial maintenance experience **OR** **6+ years** of increasingly complex industrial maintenance experience.
- **Technical Blueprints:** Proven ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and PLC Ladder logic programs.
- **Systems Expertise:** Solid understanding of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), digital/analog servo systems, and automated machine controls.
- **Shop Skills:** Competency using electronic test equipment, hand/powered tools, and standard welding techniques (soldering, ARC, MIG).
- **Certifications:** Ability to safely operate motorized vehicles including forklifts and elevated work platforms.
- **Physical Capability:** Comfortable moving freely throughout the facility, working on your feet, and occasionally lifting up to 50+ lbs.
- **Mindset:** A self-starter attitude with strong interpersonal skills, a team-oriented mindset, and a stellar history of working safely.

**Does this sound like you?**

If you feel that this job is what you're looking for, applying is a piece of cake-just follow the instructions on this page. Good luck!

*Placon employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, basic physical, background check, educational verification, and reference checks (as applicable).*

*Placon requires that employees have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, Placon does not sponsor candidates for non-immigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need.*

*Placon is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristics.*

*This role requires the ability to work through differing perspectives and resolve conflict in a respectful and professional manner consistent with The Placon Way.*
## Skills

- Equipment Maintenance
- Industrial Control Systems
- Self-Motivation
- Industrial Equipment Maintenance
- Industrial Electronics
- Soldering Techniques
- Programmable Logic Controller
- Technical Drawings
- Electrical Schematics
- Mechanical Systems
- Interpersonal Skills
- Mechanical Equipment Maintenance
- Analog Circuit Design
- Control Systems
- Welding Techniques
- MIG Welding
- Servo Systems
- Test Equipment
- Forklift Operation
- Ladder Logic
- Pneumatics
- As-Built Drawings
- Manufacturing Plant Equipment
- National Electrical Code (Nec)
- Maintenance
- Reference Checking
- Systems Integration
- Fabrication
- Lockout/Tagout (Loto)
- OSHA Compliance
- Blueprinting

## How to Apply

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