Maintenance Worker

Sheldahl Flexible Technologies, Inc. is a Flexible material and circuit technology company with the distinction of being a pioneer. Over our 65 years, we differentiated ourselves by providing collaborative product development, material technology, excellence in engineering, manufacturing, and quality. We have a long history of designing and delivering cost-optimal high-volume opportunities.  Join us in an easily accessible location, just 45 miles South of the Twin Cities.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Worker, reporting to the Facilities Manager, is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining automated manufacturing systems, including PLCs, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and conveyor systems. This role ensures equipment operates efficiently through preventive maintenance, scheduled calibrations, and re-qualification activities. Responsibilities include setting up and using specialized equipment to test and calibrate instruments, as well as aligning, repairing, replacing, and balancing mechanical and electrical components. The position requires the ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, maintenance manuals, and engineering drawings. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong technical skills and hands-on experience with electronic assembly, cable work, and the use of mechanical and electrical tools to support production reliability and quality.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2:30pm-10:30pm

Hourly rate: $28.50-30/hr.+ 1.00 shift premium DOE

What a typical day looks like:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electronic automated manufacturing systems Including, programmable logic controls, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and belt and chain drive conveyor systems.

• Performs calibrations and re-qualifications on equipment at specified intervals and schedules.

• Sets up standard and special purpose laboratory equipment to test, evaluate and calibrate other instruments and test equipment. Aligns, repairs, replaces, and balances component parts and circuitry. 

• Demonstrates advanced technical skills, ability to read and interpret blueprints, maintenance manuals and engineering sketches, and utilize complicated drawings and specifications, advanced mathematics and a variety of precision measuring instruments, Electronic Assembly: schematics, mechanical assembly, Cables: crimping, harness assembly, connector/wire soldering, cable prepping and Mechanical & Electrical Tools: power air guns, taps & dies, alignment tools, measuring tools.

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

• At least two years of Maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment

• Ability to read Electrical Schematics for trouble shooting and panel builds

• Good with basic computer skills

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 09-15-2026 Job Posting End Date

Job Category

Operations

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

Sheldahl is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, ancestry, citizenship, creed, disability, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, genetic information, housing/employment status, marital/caregiver status, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race or color, religion or sexual orientation, or status in any other group or class protected by federal, state, or local law.