Maintenance Technician 1st shift

Pentair • Delavan, WI

9d • $34 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

Pentair is hiring a Maintenance Technician for its Delavan, Wisconsin team. The role safely installs, inspects, diagnoses, repairs, and maintains production and facility equipment. It performs intermediate-level maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, inspection, and preventive maintenance across production equipment and facility systems. The position is described as the first step in the Professional Maintenance career path and the third step in the overall maintenance development progression. The technician works with minimal supervision on assigned repairs and begins developing skills to mentor other Maintenance Technicians.

The position works first shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work takes place in a plant facility with exposure to heat, dust, mid-level noise, fumes, and odors. The anticipated pay range is $34.00–$37.00 per hour, depending on experience, with an opportunity for a rate increase after proficiency in certain skills and completion of training. A $1,000 hiring bonus is payable in two installments: $500 after 90 days and $500 after six months of employment. The bonus is subject to full repayment if employment ends within one year of the hire date.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience and at least 3 years of experience.
• Relevant maintenance experience demonstrating the ability to perform intermediate-level repairs with minimal supervision or coaching.
• Working knowledge of low-voltage electrical systems and foundational knowledge of 120-volt systems; 480-volt knowledge is a plus.
• Arc-flash training and ability to follow applicable electrical safety practices.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical schematics and technical blueprints.
• Experience servicing electrical quality-testing equipment used in production and assembly operations.
• Foundational understanding of Autonomous Maintenance principles.
• Foundational knowledge of HVAC or carpentry.
• Basic welding ability.
• Foundational PLC troubleshooting skills.
• Foundational computer skills, including the ability to enter and maintain maintenance records.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, test equipment, and other maintenance-related equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to work overtime as needed to support maintenance operations.
• Ability to meet physical demands that include continuous standing and walking for extended periods; pulling, pushing, and lifting up to 50 pounds; and potentially climbing ladders, sitting, bending, reaching, and working in confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

• Experience performing preventive maintenance and repairs on CNC machines and injection molding equipment.
• Knowledge of 480-volt electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections of buildings, production equipment, and facility systems to identify and address maintenance needs.
• Perform intermediate-level repairs on electrical, plumbing, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and related systems; intermediate carpentry experience may be considered in place of hydraulic or pneumatic experience.
• Complete preventive maintenance activities with minimal coaching or supervision to help prevent breakdowns and maintain reliable equipment performance.
• Support CNC machines, injection molding machines, custom pump test stands, electrical test stands, and other production equipment.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests, equipment breakdowns, and emergencies.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, repairs, and parts usage.
• Collaborate with maintenance team members, production personnel, engineering, and third-party contractors to resolve equipment and facility issues.
• Follow safety regulations, electrical safety requirements, and company policies.
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe, organized, and serviceable condition.
• Assist with equipment setup, relocation, dismantling, and special projects.
• Begin learning and applying effective mentoring practices for Maintenance Technicians I and II.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Up to 5% 401(k) match starting on the first day of employment
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Caregiver leave
• Prescription drug insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• $1,000 hiring bonus, paid as $500 after 90 days and $500 after six months, subject to repayment if employment ends within one year of the hire date

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED