Production Technician

American Water; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Defined Contribution Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

medical

prescription

dental and vision coverage

disability

paid time off

life insurance

voluntary benefits

health and wellness programs

much more!

American Water is also proud to offer

Job summary

American Water in Peoria, IL is seeking a Production Technician to operate chemical feed systems, perform process control testing and analysis, and maintain equipment to ensure safe, reliable water treatment operations.

The role requires 2–5 years of maintenance experience and a high school diploma; benefits include 401(k), medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, paid time off, and employee stock purchase plans.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of maintenance experience preferred.
• High School Diploma.
• Experience with process testing and calibration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operates chemical feed systems and performs required process control testing and analysis.
• Fills day tanks.
• Calibrates chemical feed pumps, including checking chemical feeds at outlying stations that may be required.
• Receives and tests chemical deliveries.
• Performs routine maintenance and housekeeping, depending on actual working assignment.
• Performs relief duties for shift treatment Operator, as required or as assigned.

Job description

Job Title: Production Technician

Posting Start Date: 8/17/26

Job Description:

Position Information

Posted salary rate: $37.33/hr.

This position may be eligible for annual incentive pay and contracted increases as determined by the collective bargaining agreement, and you will have the opportunity for continued salary growth.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Defined Contribution Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• medical
• prescription
• dental and vision coverage
• disability
• paid time off
• life insurance
• voluntary benefits
• health and wellness programs
• much more!
• American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

Primary Role

Operates chemical feed systems and performs required process control testing and analysis.

Key Accountabilities

• Operates chemical feed systems and performs required process control testing and analysis.
• Fills day tanks.
• Calibrates chemical feed pumps, including checking chemical feeds at outlying stations that may be required.
• Receives and tests chemical deliveries.
• Performs routine maintenance and housekeeping, depending on actual working assignment.
• Performs relief duties for shift treatment Operator, as required or as assigned.

Experience/Education

• 2-5 years of maintenance experience preferred.
• High School Diploma.

Competencies

• Plans & Aligns
• Decision Making
• Communicates Effectively
• Builds Networks
• Action Oriented