Electro Mechanic

Henkel group • Chicago, IL

5d • $43 • Onsite

About The Position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow. This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

Requirements

• 5 + years of electro-mechanical maintenance experience in a chemical, manufacturing, processing, or industrial environment.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, motors, instrumentation, and automated production equipment.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems (120V–480V), mechanical systems, and industrial safety practices.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks, and respond effectively to production equipment breakdowns.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electromechanical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems supporting chemical manufacturing operations.
• Diagnose and repair motors, drives, PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, conveyors, pumps, mixers, and automated production systems.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment reliability, uptime, and production efficiency.
• Install, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation, control devices, and electrical components used in chemical processing operations.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), hazardous energy control, and chemical handling procedures.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives and root cause corrective actions.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick time, vacation time and holiday time
• Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
• Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
• Career Growth: skill development programs, promotional opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree