Associate Assembler

ECOLAB; Roscoe Township (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K matching

Pension plan

Job summary

Ecolab in Roscoe, Illinois, is hiring an Associate Assembler to perform precise assembly of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components. The role focuses on safety, quality, and reliability, with emphasis on TPM-driven improvements and teamwork.

You will contribute to preventing downtime by conducting checks, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with colleagues to uphold high standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Immigration Sponsorship not available for this opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components with precision, ensuring builds meet specifications.
• Perform hydraulic and electrical checks to ensure safe operation before service.
• Lead re-manufacturing tasks from disassembly to reassembly to restore equipment.
• Follow process and specification sheets with accuracy and consistency.
• Complete labor reporting and recordkeeping with attention to detail.

Skills

Basic math ability

Teamwork

Time-management

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Want to build a brighter, bolder future and cultivate your career? Join Ecolab's team and help create a world in which we all thrive.

Ecolab is seeking an Associate Assembler to join our team in Roscoe, Illinois. In this hands-on position, you'll contribute to the reliability and performance of our systems by performing essential checks, supporting re-manufacturing operations, and ensuring every piece of equipment meets our high standards for safety and quality. You'll also help drive continuous improvement by using TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) tools and sharing insights that enhance efficiency and service.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Assemble mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components with precision, ensuring every build meets exact specifications and supports operational excellence
• Perform hydraulic and electrical checks to confirm equipment is functioning safely and reliably before it returns to service
• Lead re-manufacturing tasks-from disassembly and inspection to minor repairs and reassembly-restoring equipment to peak condition
• Follow process and specification sheets with accuracy and consistency, setting the standard for quality and compliance
• Complete labor reporting and recordkeeping with attention to detail, ensuring transparency and accountability
• Use TPM tools to drive improvements in safety, efficiency, and customer service while reducing operational costs
• Communicate proactively about maintenance needs, quality concerns, or anything that could impact safety or productivity-ensuring issues are addressed before they escalated
• Keep leadership informed on daily activities and operational challenges, contributing to a culture of openness and continuous improvement
• Support the development of others by assisting in training teammates and sharing knowledge
• Step in wherever needed to help the team meet its goals and deliver on shared commitments

Position Details

• Plant Location: Roscoe, Illinois
• Work Week & Shift: Monday - Thursday, 6:00am - 4:00pm

What's Unique About This Role

• Be part of a purpose-driven team that builds equipment supporting clean water, safe food, abundant energy, and healthy environments
• Gain hands-on experience with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems while learning industry-leading tools and processes
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement where your ideas and attention to detail help drive safety, efficiency, and quality
• Grow in a supportive environment that values collaboration, communication, and shared success across every level of the team

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Immigration Sponsorship not available for this opportunity

Physical Demands

• Position requires regularly lifting and carrying 50lbs
• Position requires standing upwards of 10 hours

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic math ability
• Experience using hand and power tools
• Good collaboration and teamwork
• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment
• Time‑management and communication skills

What's in it For You

• Starting on Day 1: Access to our comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, and more!
• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

About Ecolab

At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner’s mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

$17.50 / hour. This position pays an hourly rate and is eligible for overtime. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab provides the following benefits:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• accident insurance
• critical illness insurance
• hospital indemnity insurance
• auto insurance
• home insurance
• pet insurance
• identity theft protection
• short-term and long-term disability
• 401k
• pension plans
• retirement health care benefits
• short-term incentives
• vacation (12 days)
• holidays
• parental leave
• employee stock purchase plans(Full-Time Associates)
• discount on day care services and caregiver services
• adoption assistance
• group legal services
• employee assistance program
• employee discount program
• education assistance program
• on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations

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Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer‑facing roles may need to:

• Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through affirmative action (AA).

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.