Refrigeration Technician 1st- Manitowoc, WI

Refrigeration Technician 1st – Manitowoc, WI

At Pentair, you will assist with ice machine reliability testing and data collection tasks related to product variants; test fixtures; NPD (New Product Development) verification and validation activities. This position is technical and hands‑on in nature.

• Set up ice machines for basic performance testing (electrical, water, drain, and data acquisition connections).
• Follow testing procedures using appropriate instrumentation and standard methods per internal specifications.
• Operate general lab equipment such as scale, flow meter, overhead hoist, dimensional and electrical measuring equipment.
• Perform computer data entry and use of Microsoft Office and National Instruments (NI) data acquisition systems.
• Maintain lab tools, equipment, and housekeeping standards.
• Accurately record test data in Electronic Test Request folders.
• Operate hoist, lift and pallet jack; perform brazing, leak detection, soldering, refrigerant charging & recovery.
• Participate in calibration activities.
• Assist with the creation of Engineering Lab Best Practices.
• Attend department‑specific meetings and activities.

• Associate degree, technical diploma, or certificate in HVACR, electro‑mechanical, or electronics (preferred).
• 1–3 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Basic technical literacy including calculator use, unit conversions, Microsoft products, and data acquisition systems.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration test equipment.
• Ability to stand & walk on concrete 100% of the day; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, balance, lift and carry 35 lbs.; work in hot/cold environments for reasonable periods of time.
• Obtain an EPA Type I, II refrigerant handling certificate within 1 year of hire.

Shift: 1st shift, 6:00am–2:30pm, Monday–Friday. Hourly pay: $24.00 per hour, with opportunity for rate increase after proficiency and training.

• Paid holidays, paid vacation, paid sick time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with up to 5% match starting day one of employment
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Caregiver leave
• Prescription drug insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer.