Automation Maintenance Technician 2nd shift
Pentair · Hanover Park, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Controls
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level controls role at Pentair (industrial) in Hanover Park, IL.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, Kaizen, Root cause, DOE, FDA / GMP, PLC
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $56k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1866 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 14 other live controls postings in Illinois.
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 87%
- ✓ Robotics 73%
- ✓ PLC 60%
- ✓ Root cause 40%
- Team leadership 27%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Kaizen, DOE, FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Pentair in Hanover Park
1 other open role at this site · 1 person we found in controls roles at Pentair.
- Sustaining Engineering Manager · Manufacturing · Manager
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Qualifications
- ✓5+ years of maintenance experience in an automated manufacturing environment
- ✓Ability to utilize electrical testing devices, such as digital multi-meter or oscilloscope
- ✓Experience with electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic/mechanical blueprints and schematics
- ✓Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and plumbing equipment
- ✓Experience in robotics programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostics
- ✓Be able to identify root causes and make proactive recommendations for improved operation
- ✓Basic working knowledge of PLC programming and ladder logic.
- ✓Have strong English communication skills (speak, read, and write). Proficiency in Spanish a plus.
- ✓The physical
requirements
Be able to lift frequently 20-40 pounds and infrequently 55-60 pounds, as well as regularly bend and reach. Be able to stand for long periods of time, walk, sit, bend, lift and reach with hands and arms.
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Job Description
Automation Maintenance Technician 2nd shift - Hanover Park, IL
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 Automation Maintenance Technician to join our Hanover Park, IL team. You will be responsible for adapting to and integrating new robotic and automation technologies, troubleshooting advanced machinery, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth equipment installation and performance. With a focus on continuous improvement and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, the Automation Technician contributes to achieving operational goals while actively participating in Lean activities such as Gemba walks and Kaizen initiatives.
You will
- •Support manufacturing production lines with technical expertise to ensure the operations team achieves business objectives.
- •Provide guidance to operators, cell leads, and Production Manager regarding projects, process improvements and issues with the line.
- •Trouble shooting various equipment such as robotics, conveyors, coaters, labelers, and presses.
- •Working and adapting to new automation and robotic equipment coming in and being installed within the facility.
- •Working with both the maintenance and engineering teams to ensure proper installation and running of robotics and automation equipment.
- •Maintain Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards and participate in continuous improvement activities, as well as Gemba walks and Kaizen circles.
- •Growth potential and learning new skills sets as new equipment is brought in for the manufacturing process.
- •Identifies root causes and develops strategies for eliminating re-occurring downtime.
Key
Position hours/shifts
- •2nd shift: 2:00 pm – 10:00pm, Monday – Friday
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
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