Electro Mechanic

Henkel Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkel Corporation in Chicago, IL, is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to support chemical manufacturing operations. The role involves troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, diagnosing PLC-driven equipment, and ensuring safe, compliant operations.

You will read schematics and diagrams, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and reliability across production lines.

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.

Job description

About this Position

AtHenkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future throughinnovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands likePersil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edgetechnologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths andgrow.

Thisposition is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower ourpeople to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitiveadvantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career andmake an impact at Henkel.

What you´ll do

• 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.