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Machine Operator 1st & 2nd shifts

Pentair · Delavan, WI · $18.00–$20.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Have you worked with castings or metal parts before? What kinds of materials did you handle?

What they are checking: Whether they are used to heavy cast iron, bronze and stainless parts and handle them safely.

Tell me about a time you caught a quality problem during your own work. What did you do about it?

What they are checking: Whether they perform in-process checks for real and correct non-conformances rather than ignoring them.

Tell me about a job where you had to learn a new machine quickly.

What they are checking: Whether they learn equipment well and ask questions, since this role covers both the washer and the balancer.

First and second shift are both open. Which works for you, and how reliable can you be on it?

What they are checking: Whether they will show up consistently, which is what keeps a small team running on schedule.

What would you do

You're running the Hines balancer and a part keeps coming up out of tolerance. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they follow the correction process and ask for help instead of passing along a part that will fail.

You're moving materials to a work center and find the staging area is full. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they solve small flow problems sensibly and communicate instead of leaving parts in an unsafe spot.

About the work

What do you think it means to dynamically balance an impeller, and why would a pump need it?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that imbalance causes vibration and early failure, so they take the balancer step seriously.

How do you load and unload a casting washer safely and keep parts from getting damaged?

What they are checking: Whether they think about pinch points, weight and part protection during a routine task.

Why do work orders and receipts need to be filled out accurately?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that inventory and scheduling depend on their records being right.

How do you stay safe moving heavy parts around the plant with other people and equipment nearby?

What they are checking: Whether they stay aware of forklifts and coworkers and follow the plant's traffic and lifting rules.

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The full job description

As published by Pentair.

Job Description: Machine Operator (1st and 2nd Shifts available!) 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 Machine Operator to join our Delavan, WI team. You will perform necessary operations in both our part washer and balancer areas on a variety of cast iron, bronze and stainless-steel parts to produce quality components at a predetermined standard. You will: • Perform operations to wash castings and transport materials to appropriate staging areas or work centers, in addition to running the Hines Impeller Balancer. • Load and unload casting washer. • Transport various materials to appropriate locations • Dynamically balance impellers on the Hines Balancers • Generate necessary documentation such as work orders and receipts. • Perform in process quality checks and correct non-conformances. • Perform other duties as required. Key Qualifications: • Have earned your high school diploma • Ability to operate a powered pallet jack or have a forklift operation – license • Basic machine operation skills • Ability to operate computers & MS Office products • Experience working with SAP or S/4 Hana ERP systems, preferred • Be able to work from verbal instructions, written work instructions, and quality plans with minimal supervision. • Be able to work in a team environment • Physical Requirements: Standing, walking, twisting at the waist, lifting, and lowering weights up to 40lbs without a lift assist Shift/Hours: • 1st shift 6:00am – 2:00pm Monday – Friday OR • 2nd shift 2:00pm – 10:00pm Monday – Friday (received an 8% shift differential) • Overtime as needed either after shift or on Saturdays. Compensation: The hourly pay for this role is: $18.00 - $20.00 DOE . 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 • 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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