Automation Maintenance Technician 2nd shift

Pentair; Hanover Park (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k)

Up to 5% 401K match starting day one

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Caregiver leave

Prescription drug insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Pentair in Hanover Park, IL is seeking an Automation Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing lines with technical expertise, troubleshoot robotics, conveyors, coaters, labelers, and presses, and collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams.

Qualifications include 5+ years in automated manufacturing, experience with meters/oscilloscopes, blueprints, PLC ladder logic, and strong English communication; Spanish is a plus. 2nd shift, $35–$40/hr DOE, with benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in an automated manufacturing environment.
• Ability to use electrical testing devices such as digital multimeter or oscilloscope.
• Experience with electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic/mechanical blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and plumbing equipment.
• Experience in robotics programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostics.
• Identify root causes and propose proactive improvements.
• Basic working knowledge of PLC programming and ladder logic.
• Strong English communication skills; Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing production lines with technical expertise to achieve objectives.
• Provide guidance to operators, cell leads, and Production Manager on projects and issues.
• Troubleshoot robotics, conveyors, coaters, labelers, and presses.
• Adapt to new automation equipment and installations in the facility.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering to install and run automation equipment.
• Maintain GMP standards and participate in Kaizen and continuous improvement activities.
• Identify root causes and develop strategies to reduce downtime.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical testing

Blueprints & schematics

Troubleshooting

Robotics programming

Root-cause analysis

PLC basics

English communication

Spanish beneficial

Tools

Digital multimeter

Oscilloscope

Job description

At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions.

We have an opportunity for an Automation Maintenance Technician to join our Hanover Park, IL team.

You Will

• Support manufacturing production lines with technical expertise to ensure the operations team achieves business objectives.
• Provide guidance to operators, cell leads, and Production Manager regarding projects, process improvements and issues with the line.
• Trouble shooting various equipment such as robotics, conveyors, coaters, labelers, and presses.
• Working and adapting to new automation and robotic equipment coming in and being installed within the facility.
• Working with both the maintenance and engineering teams to ensure proper installation and running of robotics and automation equipment.
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards and participate in continuous improvement activities, as well as Gemba walks and Kaizen circles.
• Growth potential and learning new skills sets as new equipment is brought in for the manufacturing process.
• Identifies root causes and develops strategies for eliminating re-occurring downtime.

Key Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in an automated manufacturing environment
• Ability to utilize electrical testing devices, such as digital multi-meter or oscilloscope
• Experience with electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic/mechanical blueprints and schematics
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and plumbing equipment
• Experience in robotics programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostics
• Be able to identify root causes and make proactive recommendations for improved operation
• Basic working knowledge of PLC programming and ladder logic.
• Have strong English communication skills (speak, read, and write). Proficiency in Spanish a plus.
• The physical requirements: Be able to lift frequently 20-40 pounds and infrequently 55-60 pounds, as well as regularly bend and reach. Be able to stand for long periods of time, walk, sit, bend, lift and reach with hands and arms.

Position Hours/shifts

• 2nd shift: 2:00 pm - 10:00pm, Monday - Friday

Compensation

The hourly pay for this role is: $35.00 - $40.00/hr. DOE. Opportunity for a rate increase after you are proficient in certain skills and have fulfilled training. Actual pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Up to 5% 401K match starting day one of employment
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Caregiver leave
• Prescription drug insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

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Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.