Injection Molding Maintenance Specialist, 1st Shift
Pentair · Moorpark, CA
- Level
- Specialist
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 21 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A specialist reliability role at Pentair (industrial) in Moorpark, CA. Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair Milacron injection molding machines up to 1,500 tons and related production equipment.
- Tools it names
- Root cause, DOE, PLC, Automation, CNC, Machining
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 89 other live reliability postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $111k–$158k, from 51 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 79%
- FMEA 50%
- New product launch 49%
- ✓ Automation 39%
- ✓ DOE 29%
- SPC 24%
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Stands out: this posting asks for PLC, Injection molding, AutoCAD, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Pentair in Moorpark
1 other open role at this site.
- Production Technician, 1st Shift · Production · Technician
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Qualifications
- ✓Experience maintaining and troubleshooting Milacron injection molding machines up to 1,500 tons.
- ✓Strong electrical background, including AC/DC electricity, high-voltage panel work, motors, drives, and controls; Electrician's license preferred.
- ✓Experience with PLCs, automation controls, mechatronics, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
- ✓Hands-on experience with manual machining, CNC machining, or a machinist apprenticeship.
- ✓Welding and fabrication experience in a manufacturing environment.
- ✓Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and AutoCAD drawings.
- ✓Proven ability to train, mentor, and develop technicians and operators.
- ✓Full ability to frequently stand, walk, sit, twist at the waist, bend, lift (up to 50 pounds), and reach with hands and arms.
- ✓Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
- ✓Steel-toed footwear is required.
Education
- ✓High School Diploma
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Job Description
Injection Molding Maintenance Specialist, 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 an Injection Molding Maintenance Specialist to join our Moorpark, CA, team. You will use your knowledge, skills, and effort to safely install, inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment. You will utilize preventative maintenance processes on all production equipment to maintain minimal interruptions to production. In addition, you will work with limited supervision and assist with the training and development of Junior Techs.
You will
- •Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair Milacron injection molding machines up to 1,500 tons and related production equipment.
- •Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and control systems.
- •Troubleshoot and repair AC/DC electrical systems, high-voltage panels, motors, drives, PLCs, and automation controls.
- •Complete machining, fabrication, and welding projects to support equipment repairs and continuous improvement initiatives.
- •Read and interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, mechanical drawings, and AutoCAD prints.
- •Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve equipment reliability, safety, and uptime.
- •Train and mentor maintenance personnel and machine operators on troubleshooting, equipment operation, and maintenance best practices.
Key
Shift
- •1st Shift: either 6am-2:40pm, 7am-3:40pm, or 8am-4:40pm (based on team needs)
- •OT and weekends required as needed
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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