Maintenance Technician 1st shift

Pentair•Hanover Park, IL

1d•$35 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

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 an Automation Maintenance Technician to join our Hanover Park, IL team. You will enhance a highly automated manufacturing environment by integrating new robotics, troubleshooting advanced equipment, and ensuring smooth installations. Focus on continuous improvement, GMP compliance, and Lean practices such as Gemba and Kaizen. As new technologies arrive, the role offers significant growth and ongoing skill development. You will: Support manufacturing production lines with technical expertise to ensure operations achieves business objectives. Provide guidance to operators, cell leads, and Production Manager regarding projects, process improvements and issues with the line. Trouble shooting various equipment such as robotics, conveyors, coaters, labelers, and presses. Working and adapting to new automation and robotic equipment coming in and being installed within the facility. Working with both the maintenance and engineering teams to ensure proper installation and running of robotics and automation equipment. Maintain Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards and participate in continuous improvement activities, as well as Gemba walks and Kaizen circles. Growth potential and learning new skills sets as new equipment is brought in for the manufacturing process. Identifies root causes and develops strategies for eliminating re-occurring downtime.

Requirements

5+ years of maintenance experience in an automated manufacturing environment
Ability to utilize electrical testing devices, such as digital multi-meter or oscilloscope
Experience with electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic/mechanical blueprints and schematics
Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and plumbing equipment
Experience in robotics programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostics
Be able to identify root causes and make proactive recommendations for improved operation
Basic working knowledge of PLC programming and ladder logic.
Hands on with a strong mechanical / electrical aptitude
Have strong English communication skills (speak, read, and write).

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

Support manufacturing production lines with technical expertise to ensure operations achieves business objectives.
Provide guidance to operators, cell leads, and Production Manager regarding projects, process improvements and issues with the line.
Trouble shooting various equipment such as robotics, conveyors, coaters, labelers, and presses.
Working and adapting to new automation and robotic equipment coming in and being installed within the facility.
Working with both the maintenance and engineering teams to ensure proper installation and running of robotics and automation equipment.
Maintain Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards and participate in continuous improvement activities, as well as Gemba walks and Kaizen circles.
Growth potential and learning new skills sets as new equipment is brought in for the manufacturing process.
Identifies root causes and develops strategies for eliminating re-occurring downtime.