Job Description:

Automation & Controls Tech III 1st shift – Sanford, NC

At Pentair, you will work alongside 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 Engineering Tech III to join our Sanford, NC team. You will use your knowledge, skills, and effort to safely install, inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment.  You will utilize Lean tools (RCCM, 5-whys, A3, etc.) to improve downtime trends and reduce costs.  You will have the aptitude and drive to take existing processes and equipment and make improvements to drive Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Cash metrics.  In addition, you will work with limited supervision to assist with the training / development of other Techs and the development of new equipment and tooling.

You will:

• Follow all Pentair and department policies and procedures.

• Complete all assigned tasks in a safe, professional, and timely manner.

• Work regular schedule and overtime when requested.

• Improve skills and increase knowledge relating to the job.

• Perform work with no supervision required.

• Train others.

Key Qualifications: 

• Full ability to read and communicate in English

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ related work experience as a maintenance or industrial tech

• Full ability to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, lift, and reach with hands and arms

• Full knowledge of safe work practices including but not limited to:

  • Hazardous materials awareness with OSHA’s Right-to-Know standard.

  • Fork truck /PIT certified

  • PPE requirements

  • Fire safety

  • Lockout/Tagout procedure

  • Hot work procedure

• Full understanding of or the ability to follow Pentair’s machine guarding, new equipment, and all safety processes / standards.

• Full ability to read mechanical blueprints.

• Full ability to read pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical schematics.

• Full ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and plumbing equipment.

• Full ability to program robots, using software or interactive programming techniques, to perform simple or complex tasks (Fanuc, Wittman, etc.).

• Full ability to perform robot calibration, troubleshoot failures and implement repairs.

• Responsible for maintaining and programing programable logic controllers (PLC) and computer process controls.

• Full ability to identify root causes and make recommendations for improved operation.

• Full ability to operate maintenance equipment including hand and power tools

• Full ability to operate most diagnostic equipment including:

  • Digital or analog volt/amp/ohm meter.

  • Oscilloscope

  • Data logger

  • Thermographic camera

  • Electric circuit analyzers

• Full computer skills to use applications such as but not limited to:

  • Smart Maintenance programs (Maintenance Connection / CMMS)

  • LabView

  • HMI software

  • PLC programming software (Automation Direct, Allen-Bradley, Siemens)

• Successfully attended, passed, or demonstrated the equivalent knowledge or skill level of at least eight of the following courses/certifications/licenses:

  • DC/AC Electricity, high voltage paneling, or other electrical including an Electrician’s license

  • Manual or CNC machining or machinist apprenticeship

  • Welding

  • HVAC

  • PLC, controls, or mechatronics

  • Hydraulics/Pneumatics

  • Motors and Controls

  • AutoCAD

  • Injection Molding

  • Other pre-approved, job-related activity

• Ensures effective communication between shifts and team by following documentation procedures and standards.  

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.

EDUCATION

• Associate’s degree or a minimum of 3-5 years related work experience as a maintenance or industrial tech.