Automation Maintenance Technician II

Position: Automation Maintenance Technician II - Days
Location: Winnebago

Quanex is looking for a Maintenance Technician II - Days to join our team located in Winnebago, IL.

The Automation Maintenance Technician II is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing automated manufacturing and facility systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation. This role requires strong electrical and mechanical knowledge, hands-on experience with industrial automation equipment, and the ability to diagnose and resolve complex system issues.

The hours of operation for this role will be Monday to Friday, with a starting time between 6:45am - 9:00am to 3:15pm - 6:00pm, with the ability to work every other weekend.

We Offer You!

* Health Benefits:

medical (with FSA or HSA account options), dental & vision plans!

* Supplemental benefits: company paid life insurance & AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, Employee Assistance Programs

* Financial benefits:

401K with Employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan eligibility

* Work-Life benefits:
Paid Time Off (56 hours), Paid Sick Time (1 hour for every 40 hours worked), and Paid Holidays (up to 9 days annually)

What Success Looks Like:

* Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated production equipment and control systems

* Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues

* Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and related automation components

* Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on automation systems

* Read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, and technical manuals

* Support equipment installation, upgrades, and commissioning

* Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to improve system performance

* Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements

* Document maintenance activities, system changes, and troubleshooting efforts

What you bring:

* 4+ of experience, preferably within an industrial manufacturing environment

* Advanced experience and knowledge of electrical and mechanical applications

* Proficient technical and systems experience, including CMM systems experience

* Ability to read schematics

The targeted salary range for this position is $28.00 - $40.00/hour + $0.75 shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts.

About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive.

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