Set-Up Machine Operator - Quality & TPM Focus

Pentair Management Company; Hanover Park (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Employee stock purchase program

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Critical illness insurance

Accident insurance

Parental leave

Caregiver leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Pentair is hiring a Set-Up Machine Operator to join the Hanover Park, IL team. The role focuses on setting up, operating, troubleshooting and maintaining equipment to ensure safe, efficient production and high-quality output.

You will support changeovers, inspections, preventive maintenance, material handling, and cross-functional production activities while following all safety and quality standards. This is a full-time on-site position reporting to the Operations Production Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Read, interpret and follow standard work instructions and procedures.
• Read a micrometer, caliper and other measuring devices.
• Basic math skills required.
• Familiarity with LEAN techniques preferred.
• Must lift 10–25 lbs frequently and 25–50 lbs occasionally.
• Work in a manufacturing environment with noise and variable temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot machine issues using HMI displays to support safe operations.
• Set up, adjust and operate equipment using pneumatic and hand tools.
• Operate forklifts (stand-up and sit-down) safely per policy.
• Load and change material coils to keep machines running.
• Complete production, quality and operation logs accurately.
• Assist in TPM activities and support maintenance when needed.

Skills

Reading micrometer

Basic Math

LEAN knowledge

MS Excel

MS Word

JDE

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

JDE

Job description

Pentair is hiring a Set-Up Machine Operator to join the Hanover Park, IL team. The role focuses on setting up, operating, troubleshooting and maintaining equipment to ensure safe, efficient production and high-quality output.

You will support changeovers, inspections, preventive maintenance, material handling, and cross-functional production activities while following all safety and quality standards. This is a full-time on-site position reporting to the Operations Production Supervisor.