Job Description

Lab Test Technician - Sanford, NC

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 Lab Test Technician to join the Sanford, NC team. You will organize and perform tests on various engineered products. Ensure the test lab equipment, instrumentation, processes, facilities, and documentation is maintained to the highest standards; and testing is conducted and results gathered and reported with complete integrity.

You will:

• Organize materials and set up product testing stations
• Perform product performance and reliability testing
• Review testing and provide documentation
• Continually evaluate the efficient use and organization of all lab facilities. Make recommendations, write proposals, gain approvals, and implement changes to improve the safety, performance, and cost effectiveness of the lab
• Ensure that all testing records are accurate, up-to-date, and organized to facilitate retrieval and analysis.
• Ensure that necessary lab equipment is maintained through the Preventive Maintenance System.
• Insure calibration of all lab test equipment.
• Insure proper maintenance of all water tanks and pools.
• Insure proper stocking, storage, documentation, and control of all chemicals.
• Ensure that all lab testing and operating procedures are accurate, up-to-date, and controlled through the document control system.

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Key Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or 2 years of experience
• Basic project management
• Basic mechanical design including plumbing.
• Basic electrical design
• Basic fabrication skills
• Good oral and written communications
• Good interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy (Excel, Word, LabView, Database).
• Problem solving
• Knowledge of engineering, regulatory agency, industry, and government requirements
• Knowledge of the quality management system procedures
• Physical requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Shift/Hours:

• 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday

Compensation:

The hourly pay for this role is: $21.00 to $29.00/hr 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
• 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.