Foundry Maintenance Technician, 1st & 2nd Shifts

Pentair plc; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Up to 5% match

Job summary

Pentair plc in Ashland, OH is seeking a Foundry Maintenance Technician on 1st shift. You will diagnose complex issues, fabricate parts, and support continuous operations through preventive maintenance, emergency response, and equipment installations.

You will work with lathes and other shop tools, interpret blueprints, and perform mechanical and electrical repairs to minimize downtime. The role demands safety, physical capability, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced foundry

Qualifications

• Journeyman’s Card in industrial maintenance or equivalent experience; 4+ years of maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of high or low voltage electrical work preferred.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, written specifications, charts, and tables.
• Able to work in hot, dusty, noisy environments and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, installation, and fabrication of foundry equipment.
• Set up, operate, and fabricate parts using shop tools to support production.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical malfunctions and perform repairs to minimize downtime.
• Respond to emergency service calls and support continuous operations.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Machinery maintenance

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Education

Journeyman’s Card in industrial maintenance or equivalent experience

Tools

Lathes

Milling

Planers

Shapers

Drill presses

Band saws

Jointers

Job description

Job Description: Foundry Maintenance Technician, 1st Shift - Ashland, OH

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 a Foundry Maintenance Technician to join our Ashland, OH, team. You will independently diagnose complex issues, fabricate and modify components, and support continuous operations through preventive maintenance, emergency response, and equipment installations. You will: Performs a wide variety of skilled maintenance, repair, installation, and fabrication duties requiring considerable initiative, ingenuity, judgment, and independent decision-making under general supervision. Maintains, repairs, rebuilds, installs, and tests machine tools, special-purpose machinery, foundry equipment, mechanical systems, elevators, floors, bins, and related industrial equipment. Sets up, operates, and performs complex machining operations using lathes, milling machines, planers, shapers, drill presses, band saws, jointers, and other shop equipment to fabricate, modify, and repair precision parts. Troubleshoots mechanical and electrical malfunctions; determines root causes, performs tear-downs and reassembly, and completes repairs to minimize downtime and prevent production interruptions. Fabricates and repairs holding jigs, fixtures, flasks, belts, hand truck bodies, chutes, hoppers, pans, and other production-related equipment from verbal instructions, samples, drawings, or measurements. Performs plumbing, pipefitting, welding, cutting, rigging, and general maintenance activities, utilizing precision measuring instruments and a variety of hand and power tools. Services, repairs, and maintains complex industrial electrical systems, including automatic controls, electronic controls, and plant-wide electrical equipment. Makes calculations for layouts, installations, and maintenance projects, responds to emergency service calls as needed, and may develop original production setups and solutions to unique operational challenges.

Key Qualifications:

Journeyman’s Card in industrial maintenance or equivalent experience (at least 4+ years of maintenance experience) Knowledge of high or low voltage electrical work is preferred CNC experience is preferred PLC experience is preferred Welding knowledge and skill to perform various welding functions Ability to interpret blueprints, written specifications, charts, and tables Ability to work in hot, dusty, noisy, and physically demanding environment Comfortable working in tight spots when needed Knowledge of pipefitting functions Must be able to run power industrial equipment including tow motors, high lifts, sweepers, scrubbers, golf carts, lawn mower, tractor, etc. Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach, and twist at the waist. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist consistently throughout shift. Steel-toed footwear and metatarsal covers are required PPE

Compensation:

The hourly pay for this role is $30.69/hour.

Shift:

1st Shift: 5:30am - 1:30pm, Monday - Friday (often until 3:30pm Monday - Thursdays) May need to work other shifts if needed. Overtime as needed.

Benefits:

As part of our comprehensive benefits packages, Pentair provides the following benefits plans and programs to eligible employees: 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 Prescription drug insurance Tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer 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.

At Pentair, we help the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential and commercial water solutions, to industrial water management and everything in between, Pentair is focused on smart, sustainable water solutions that help our planet and people thrive. Pentair had revenue in 2023 of approximately $4.1 billion, and trades under the ticker symbol PNR. With approximately 10,500 global employees serving customers in more than 150 countries, we work to help improve lives and the environment around the world. To learn more, visit Pentair.com.