Manufacturing Electrician, 1st Shift
Pentair
5 - 7 years
Kansas City
Posted: 06/04/2026
Job Description
Job Description:
Manufacturing Electrician – Kansas City, KS
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 Manufacturing Electrician to join our Kansas City, KS team. You will install, maintain, and repair plant electrical equipment, troubleshoot breakdowns, and perform preventive maintenance, including Computer Numeric Control (CNC) / Programming Logic Control (PLC) while working within NEC and/or local codes.
You will:
Follow instructions and work assignments from supervision, using schematics, blueprints, manuals, and written or verbal directions.
Inspect, diagnose, and maintain equipment, including mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems, ensuring proper and safe operation.
Plan work procedures and select materials, analyze circuits and schematics to install, repair, adjust, calibrate, or modify equipment.
Perform repairs and replacements, dismantling faulty parts, wiring, and components; make temporary or permanent fixes as directed.
Operate tools and equipment, including lifts, forklifts, ladders, and company vehicles; assist other trades when needed.
Complete documentation and housekeeping, such as production logs, reporting defects, maintaining tools, and observing safety rules.
Monitor and maintain auxiliary systems, including boilers, compressors, and power loads; perform preventive maintenance and fuel checks.
Key Qualifications:
3–5 years of experience in industrial maintenance or electro‑mechanical troubleshooting in a manufacturing or facilities environment.
Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, manuals, and work instructions.
Troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment (low to mid voltage).
Proficiency with hand and power tools, multimeters, megohm meters, oscilloscopes, and calibration equipment.
Preventive maintenance (PM) and condition-based maintenance (CBM) skills, including documenting findings and closing work orders.
Ability to analyze circuits and perform component-level repairs (e.g., sensors, relays, contactors, drives, PLC I/O—basic familiarity).
Material selection and planning: choose appropriate parts, fasteners, wiring, and consumables for the job.
Physical requirements are standing, walking, twisting at the waist, lifting, and lowering weights up to 50lbs. Steel toed shoes are required on the distribution floor.
Position hours/shifts:
7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 1st shift
Compensation:
The hourly pay for this role is $32.39/hour. 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
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.
About Company
Pentair is a global diversified industrial company, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It specializes in providing water treatment solutions, as well as industrial equipment and systems for the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Founded in 1966, Pentair offers products and services that focus on water filtration, water treatment, pool and spa equipment, and fluid and air handling. The company is known for its sustainable technologies, focusing on water conservation, energy efficiency, and improving water quality. Pentair’s solutions are used in a variety of industries, including agriculture, food and beverage, healthcare, and construction, and it operates globally to address critical water-related challenges.
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