
Plater - 3rd shift
Manitowoc, WIFull-time$31/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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Job overview
Pentair is seeking a Plater to support production in its Manitowoc team. The role plates parts according to engineering drawings, specifications, and instructions while meeting production schedules and customer quality expectations. The Plater operates plating equipment, tests and controls the plating process, inspects parts, and performs related work-area tasks. The position is on the third shift, Monday through Friday, from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
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Full job description
Job Description:
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 Plater to join our Manitowoc, WI team. You will plate parts as per Engineering drawings, specifications, and instructions in support of and meeting production schedules while also meeting customer quality expectations.
You will:
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Interpret and apply engineering drawings, instructions, and standards.
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Operate the plating robot and controller as well as operating the computer to perform daily job functions.
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Read and use measuring equipment as well as perform chemical testing.
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Test, analyze, and control plating process per standard as well as measuring plating thickness.
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Identify each evaporator with a label showing its plating origin
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Inspect parts visually and through use of corrosive chemicals.
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Inspect parts before and after plating.
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Clean-up of general work area.
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Operate a pallet jack.
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Use various hand tools
Key Qualifications:
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Manually lift parts up to 41 lbs. to and from conveyors and racks.
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically-demanding, team-oriented environment.
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Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
Shift/Hours:
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3rd shift 10:00pm - 6:00am Monday - Friday
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Shift hours may slightly vary and may be subject to overtime based on operational requirements.
Compensation:
Starting hourly pay for this role is: $31.00/hr. + $1.00 shift premium with the opportunity to earn $33+ after 3 months! 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:
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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401(k) with a 5% company match
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Employee Stock Purchase Program
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Life insurance
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11 Paid Holidays (after 90 calendar days of continuous service)
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Paid Vacation (after 90 calendar days of continuous service)
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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.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,449 open Production jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$31/hr
- Wisconsin median$21–22/hr30 hourly ranges
- US median$20–22/hr694 hourly ranges
This rate, $31/hr, is 44% above the Wisconsin median midpoint ($22/hr) — in the top quarter of Production hourly ranges in Wisconsin.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 60 open Production jobs in Wisconsin and 1,449 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Wisconsin
- Sargento Foods6 open
- Great Lakes Cheese4 open
- Hormel Foods4 open
- Experience
- Production postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 4 years (472 postings).
- Education
- 76 of the 1,449 open Production jobs (5%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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