Maintenance Technician 1st shift

Pentair · White Bear Township, MN

Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Degree: Required (or equivalent experience)
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 3 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level reliability role at Pentair (industrial) in White Bear Township, MN. (Lock out/Tag out procedures, etc.).

They ask for: degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names: PLC, Robotics
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage

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How this role compares

Against 50 other live reliability postings in Minnesota.

Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Team leadership 43%
Welding 29%
✓ PLC 29%
Automation 24%

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Off-shift / weekend coveragePromotion path mentioned

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requirements

to safely work alone, as well as in conjunction with other maintenance staff. (Lock out/Tag out procedures, etc.)

✓Must be able to train maintenance personnel and/or technicians when necessary.
✓Must be able to work with high voltage electricity safely.
✓Must communicate well with others in the Maintenance Department, as well as other departments.
✓All other duties that are asked by management are to be done for the best interest of the company, its customers, and its employees.

Key

Qualifications

✓A high school diploma or equivalent and five years of directly related work experience OR a technical degree/certification.
✓Must have knowledge of PLC’s and be able to troubleshoot. Must be willing to continually upgrade skills and learn new technologies.
✓A certificate or Associate of Applied Science degree in Industrial Controls/Robotics/Electronics, Electromechanical Technology
✓Associate degree or Apprenticeship in Industrial Maintenance Technology

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Job Description

Maintenance Technician 1st shift

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 Maintenance Technician 1st shift to join our White Bear Lake, MN team. You will provide technical maintenance support of automated manufacturing equipment to reduce any production losses from equipment or system failures. This position reports directly into the site Maintenance Supervisor.

You will

•Perform maintenance troubleshooting functions in select area with a primary focus on one of the following: Pleating equipment, hot melting machines, automated assembly/testing equipment.
•Will work with operations team members and engineers to trouble-shoot issues and improve equipment performance. Friendly and approachable. Communicate clearly to achieve company goals.
•Must have broad-based technical training or equivalent demonstrable experience in hydraulics, electronics, pneumatics, mechanics, schematic readings, machine shop experience.
•Assist with basic electronics/Programmable Logic Controls troubleshooting.
•Interface with equipment vendors and contractors to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
•Must show competency in resolving problems and identifying opportunities for improvement.
•Must be able to work with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) software.
•Must be a self-starter and work with a minimum amount of supervision.
•Must understand and promote shop safety. Continuously practice safe work habits to keep accidents from happening. Must be aware of safety

Position Shift/Hours

•1st shift: 6:00 AM –2:30 PM Monday - Friday
•Saturdays voluntary only

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
•Caregiver leave
•Prescription drug insurance
•Tuition reimbursement