Production Tech

Pentair; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 25,412 - 36,193; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A global leader in water solutions is seeking motivated individuals to assist in producing castings for pumps in a foundry environment. Responsibilities include running machinery, maintaining furnaces, and ensuring safe operations. This physically demanding position requires the ability to lift heavy weights and work in hot conditions. Offering competitive hourly pay and benefits including paid holidays, health insurance, and a 401(k) plan, this role provides opportunities for overtime and career advancement.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and lower weights up to 50 lbs.
• Experience in a foundry or similar environment is beneficial.
• Willingness to work shifts and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Help produce castings for pumps in a foundry environment.
• Run machines and use power hand tools such as grinders.
• Perform operations to make iron and prepare production lines.
• Maintain and repair furnaces and ladles.
• Work in a team-based lean manufacturing environment.

Skills

Machine operation

Power hand tools usage

Teamwork in manufacturing

Physical stamina

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• You will be helping with the process of producing castings for our pumps in our foundry, and the duties you could be performing are listed below.
• Running machines and using power hand tools such as grinders
• Using a sledgehammer on a frequent basis to do knockouts from the molds
• Perform and assist a series of operations or duties to make iron and prepare it for the production lines, charges back furnaces by using overhead crane, pours molten iron samples for chemistry and temperatures.
• Measures, weighs and adds minerals and additives to the furnace and ladles as required by the iron control and laboratory technician.
• Removes slag from the furnaces and taps the iron from the furnaces and maintain and repair spouts on both ladles and furnaces as needed.
• Brings supplies and additives to the deck and removes slag hoppers from deck with hoist and forklift. Worker will be required to center the ladle over the furnaces and is responsible for the distribution of the right grade of iron and quantity to the molding lines.
• Move weights from one mold to the next (once the sprue is grey) at No‑Bake line. Transfer molds from closing line to pouring conveyors and from pouring conveyers to cooling conveyers.
• Working in a team based lean manufacturing environment where safety is our number one priority
• This is a very hot work environment and a very physical job
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Position Hours / Shift (Overtime Available!)

• 1st shift: 5:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday through Thursday
• 3rd shift: 7:00 pm – 5:30 am, Monday through Thursday
• All training will take place during first shift
• Overtime on Fridays when available
• You must be able to work both shifts

Physical Requirements

Standing, walking, twisting at the waist, lifting, and lowering weights up to 50 lbs.

Compensation

The hourly pay for this role is: $22.36 /hr.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Up to 5% 401(k) match starting day one of employment
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• 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.