Maintenance Technician 1st shift
Pentair · Delavan, WI
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Pentair (industrial) in Delavan, WI.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- DOE, PLC, CNC, Injection molding, Welding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 86 other live reliability postings in Wisconsin.
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 55%
- ✓ Welding 49%
- ✓ PLC 48%
- Robotics 28%
- Automation 23%
- Tooling 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for DOE, Injection molding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Pentair
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- 2
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- 3
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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This plant: Pentair in Delavan
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Full description from PentairAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
but does not exclude occasional assignments not listed.
Key
Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent experience and 3+ years of experience.
- ✓Relevant maintenance experience demonstrating the ability to perform intermediate-level repairs with minimal supervision or coaching.
- ✓Working knowledge of low-voltage electrical systems and foundational knowledge of 120-volt and 480-volt systems (480v is a plus).
- ✓Arc-flash training and the ability to follow applicable electrical safety practices.
- ✓Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
- ✓Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical schematics, and technical blueprints.
- ✓Experience performing preventive maintenance and repairs on CNC machines and injection molding equipment is preferred .
- ✓Experience servicing electrical quality-testing equipment used in production and assembly operations.
- ✓Foundational understanding of Autonomous Maintenance principles.
- ✓Foundational knowledge of HVAC or carpentry.
- ✓Basic welding ability.
- ✓Foundational PLC troubleshooting skills.
- ✓Foundational computer skills, including the ability to enter and maintain maintenance records.
- ✓Ability to use hand tools, power tools, test equipment, and other maintenance-related equipment safely.
- ✓Ability to communicate effectively in English and work overtime as needed to support maintenance operations.
- ✓Foundational = basic
requirements
may include ladder climbing, sitting, bending, reaching, and working in confined spaces.
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Maintenance Technician III – Delavan, WI
- •*HIRING BONUS**
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 III to join our Delavan, WI team. You will use your knowledge, skills, and effort to safely install, inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment. You will perform intermediate-level maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, inspection, and preventive maintenance activities across production equipment and facility systems. This role is the first step in the Professional Maintenance career path and the third step in the overall maintenance development progression. You will work with minimal supervision on assigned repairs and begin developing the skills needed to mentor Maintenance Technicians.
You will
- •Conduct routine inspections of buildings, production equipment, and facility systems to identify and address maintenance needs.
- •Perform intermediate-level repairs on electrical, plumbing, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and related systems. Intermediate carpentry experience may be considered in place of hydraulic or pneumatic experience.
- •Complete preventive maintenance activities with minimal coaching or supervision to help prevent breakdowns and maintain reliable equipment performance.
- •Support CNC machines, injection molding machines, custom pump test stands, electrical test stands, and other production equipment.
- •Respond promptly to maintenance requests, equipment breakdowns, and emergencies.
- •Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, repairs, and parts usage.
- •Collaborate with maintenance team members, production personnel, engineering, and third-party contractors to resolve equipment and facility issues.
- •Follow all safety regulations, electrical safety requirements, and company policies.
- •Maintain tools and equipment in safe, organized, and serviceable condition.
- •Assist with equipment setup, relocation, dismantling, and special projects.
- •Begin learning and applying effective mentoring practices for Maintenance Technicians I and II.
- •Perform other duties as required. This description covers the most significant
Shift/Hours
- •1st Shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Work is performed in a plant facility with exposure to heat, dust, mid-level noise, fumes, and odors. The position requires continuous standing and walking for extended periods. Candidates must be able to handle the physical demands of the job, which include pulling, pushing, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Team assistance will be provided for heavier loads. Additional physical
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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