Automation Maintenance Technician

1 Year ago • 5 Years + • $72,800 PA - $79,040 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Pentair is seeking an Automation Maintenance Technician for its Hanover Park, Illinois facility, working the 3rd shift. The role involves adapting to and integrating new robotic and automation technologies, troubleshooting advanced machinery, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure equipment installation and performance. The technician will support manufacturing production lines, provide guidance to the operations team, and troubleshoot various equipment including robotics, conveyors, coaters, labelers, and presses. Responsibilities include maintaining Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, participating in continuous improvement activities like Gemba walks and Kaizen initiatives, identifying root causes of downtime, and making proactive recommendations for improved operation. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of maintenance experience in an automated manufacturing environment, proficiency with electrical testing devices, experience with electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic/mechanical blueprints, and robotics programming. Strong English communication skills are required, with Spanish proficiency being a plus. The job involves physical requirements such as lifting and standing for long periods.
Must have:
  • 5+ years of maintenance experience
  • Ability to use electrical testing devices
  • Experience with blueprints and schematics
  • Troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, plumbing
  • Robotics programming and troubleshooting
  • Identify root causes and recommend improvements
  • Basic PLC programming and ladder logic
  • Strong English communication skills
Good to have:
  • Proficiency in Spanish
Perks:
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid sick time
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Up to 5% 401K match
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Caregiver leave
  • Prescription drug insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement

Job Details

Job Description:

Automation Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift – Hanover Park, IL

At Pentair, you will work along-side passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, inspiring people to move, improve and enjoy life’s essential resources for happier, healthier lives. From our residential and business water solutions, to our sustainable innovations and applications, our 9,750 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world.

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 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.

Shift/Hours:

  • 3rd shift: 10:00pm – 6:00am, Monday through Friday
  • Overtime on Saturdays, voluntary

Compensation:

The hourly pay for this role is: $35.00 - $38.00/hr. DOE. (plus an 8% shift differential) Opportunity for a rate increase after you are proficient in certain skills and have fulfilled training. Actual pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, and experience.  Opportunity for a rate increase after you are proficient in certain skills and have fulfilled training. Actual pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, and experience.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.

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About The Company

At Pentair, we help the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life’s most essential resource. From our residential and commercial water solutions, to industrial water management and everything in between, Pentair is focused on smart, sustainable water solutions that help our planet and people thrive. Pentair had revenue in 2023 of approximately $4.1 billion, and trades under the ticker symbol PNR. With approximately 10,500 global employees serving customers in more than 150 countries, we work to help improve lives and the environment around the world.

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