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American Water
Production Technician
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What they do
A Manufacturing or Production Technician works with manufacturing equipment and machinery. Performs set up and tests, monitors, adjusts and repairs machines used to produce products or other machines. Inspects equipment, troubleshoots problems with machines or designs.
$63,354 / year median in Illinois
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Requisition ID:
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- About American Water American Water (
NYSE:
AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.Position Information Posted salary rate:
$37.33/hr. This position may be eligible for annual incentive pay and contracted increases as determined by the collective bargaining agreement, and you will have the opportunity for continued salary growth. In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more! American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally! Primary Role Operates chemical feed systems and performs required process control testing and analysis. Key Accountabilities- Operates chemical feed systems and performs required process control testing and analysis.
- Fills day tanks.
- Calibrates chemical feed pumps, including checking chemical feeds at outlying stations that may be required.
- Receives and tests chemical deliveries.
- Performs routine maintenance and housekeeping, depending on actual working assignment.
- Performs relief duties for shift treatment Operator, as required or as assigned. Experience/Education
- 2-5 years of maintenance experience preferred.
- High School Diploma.
- #LI-ES1 #LI-Onsite Short Description Competencies Plans & Aligns Decision Making Communicates Effectively Builds Networks Action Oriented
- Join American Water...We Keep Life Flowing
- ™ • American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants• based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.