Production Technician, 1st Shift
Pentair · Moorpark, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 8 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level production role at Pentair (industrial) in Moorpark, CA. Be responsible for correctly, documenting and handling of parts.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in California: typical posted base $56k–$78k.
Median of the low and high ends of 10 live postings that list pay, out of 114 manufacturing technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 52 other live production postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $76k–$95k, from 17 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 72%
- ✓ Lean 55%
- 5S 28%
- EHS / safety 26%
- Root cause 25%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Pentair in Moorpark
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Qualifications
- ✓High School Degree or Equivalent Preferred.
- ✓Previous experience in a similar manufacturing environment
- ✓Previous experience in production and/or assembly position.
- ✓Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- ✓Ability to create a highly effective team environment.
- ✓Able to use a variety of hand tools in department, including but not limited to, air guns, screwdrivers, wrenches, and other power hand tools.
- ✓Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach, and twist at the waist.
- ✓Must be able to lift-up to 50 pounds from floor to waist consistently throughout shift.
- ✓Steel-toed footwear is required.
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Job Description
Production Technician, 1st Shift – Moorpark, CA
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 a Production Technician to join our Moorpark, CA team. You will assist in the manufacturing and production of Pentair Pool Products by performing line assembly operations to produce and assemble through Lean Manufacturing Methodologies.
You will
- •Be responsible for correctly, documenting and handling of parts.
- •Assemble parts on a very fast-paced line to meet daily production quotas.
- •Heavy lifting throughout shift - repetitive lifting of 50 pounds from floor to waist.
- •Flexibility to rotate on the line.
- •Be packing small components and packaging operations.
- •Must be capable of performing a variety of production operations incidental to the manufacturing of various items or devices produced in the department.
- •Must be able to use fine hand manipulation.
- •Other duties as assigned.
Key
Shift
- •1st shift, 4am start time (working 10-12 hour shifts)
- •Ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
- •In order to accommodate the needs of our business, it may be necessary to change individual work schedules on either a short-term or long-term basis.
Benefits
As part of our comprehensive benefits packages, Pentair provides the following benefits plans and programs to eligible employees:
- •Paid holidays
- •Paid vacation
- •Paid sick time
- •Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- •401(k)
- •Up to 5% 401K match starting day one of employment
- •Health savings account
- •Life insurance
- •Paid time off
- •Parental leave
- •Caregivers leave
- •Prescription drug insurance
- •Tuition reimbursement
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