Automation Maintenance Technician 2nd shift

Pentair•Hanover Park, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Pentair is hiring an Automation Maintenance Technician for its Hanover Park, Illinois team. The role supports manufacturing production lines by troubleshooting advanced machinery and adapting to new robotic and automation technologies. The technician works with maintenance and engineering teams to ensure equipment is properly installed and operating effectively, and provides guidance to operators, cell leads, and the Production Manager on projects, process improvements, and production-line issues. The position emphasizes root-cause analysis, reducing recurring downtime, adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, and participation in continuous-improvement activities. It offers opportunities to learn new skills as equipment is introduced. This is a second-shift position, Monday through Friday, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The stated hourly pay range is $35.00–$40.00, depending on experience, with an opportunity for a rate increase after proficiency in certain skills and completion of training. Actual pay may vary based on achievements, skills, and experience.

Requirements

At least 5 years of maintenance experience in an automated manufacturing environment.
Ability to use electrical testing devices such as a digital multimeter or oscilloscope.
Experience with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical blueprints and schematics.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and plumbing equipment.
Experience in robotics programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostics.
Ability to identify root causes and make proactive recommendations to improve operations.
Basic working knowledge of PLC programming and ladder logic.
Strong English communication skills, including speaking, reading, and writing.
Ability to frequently lift 20–40 pounds and infrequently lift 55–60 pounds.
Ability to regularly bend and reach, and to stand for long periods; the role also requires walking, sitting, lifting, and reaching with hands and arms.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Support manufacturing production lines with technical expertise to help the operations team achieve business objectives.
Provide guidance to operators, cell leads, and the Production Manager regarding projects, process improvements, and production-line issues.
Troubleshoot equipment, including robotics, conveyors, coaters, labelers, and presses.
Adapt to new automation and robotic equipment being brought into and installed at the facility.
Work with maintenance and engineering teams to ensure robotics and automation equipment is properly installed and operating.
Maintain Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards and participate in continuous-improvement activities, Gemba walks, and Kaizen circles.
Identify root causes and develop strategies to eliminate recurring downtime.