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Foundry Maintenance Technician, 2nd Shift

Pentair · Ashland, OH

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Industry
Industrial
Posted
15 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level reliability role at Pentair (industrial) in Ashland, OH.

Tools it names
Casting
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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How this role compares

Against 108 other live reliability postings in Ohio.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $77k–$107k, from 7 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 48%
  • PLC 41%
  • Welding 33%
  • Root cause 21%

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Stands out: this posting asks for Casting, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverageLifts up to 50 lbs

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    Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Pentair

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  3. 3

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This plant: Pentair in Ashland

1 other open role at this site.

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Qualifications

  • ✓Basic mechanical and preventative maintenance experience
  • ✓Ability to inspect equipment and perform minor repairs
  • ✓Knowledge of battery maintenance and charging procedures
  • ✓Ability to operate cleaning equipment safely
  • ✓Good judgment, attention to detail, and ability to work independently
  • ✓Manufacturing or industrial environment experience preferred
  • ✓High school diploma or GED preferred
  • ✓Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist consistently throughout shift.
  • ✓Steel-toed footwear and metatarsal covers are required PPE
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Job Description

Foundry Maintenance Technician, 2nd Shift – Ashland, OH

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 Foundry Maintenance Technician to join our Ashland, OH, team. You will maintain and service equipment, perform basic repairs, monitor equipment condition, and support foundry operations through preventative maintenance and cleaning.

You will

  • •Lubricate and grease mechanical equipment, including motors, conveyors, pumps, trucks, elevators, and foundry machinery.
  • •Inspect motors and equipment for wear, dirt, belt alignment issues, and other maintenance concerns.
  • •Report equipment problems and perform minor repairs or belt adjustments/replacements as needed.
  • •Maintain electric lift truck batteries by charging, testing, cleaning, watering, and recording battery status.
  • •Perform preventative maintenance to help protect and extend the life of equipment.
  • •Operate power sweepers and other cleaning equipment to maintain foundry floors and aisles.
  • •Follow established procedures and exercise good judgment while working under general supervision.

Key

Shift

  • •2nd Shift: 3pm – 11pm, Monday – Friday
  • •May need to work other shifts as needed.
  • •Overtime 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
  • •Prescription drug insurance
  • •Tuition reimbursement

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