Electro Mechanic— United States, Chicago, IL, Adhesive Technologies

Henkel Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid time off

401k matching

Annual performance bonus

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Henkel Corporation, Adhesive Technologies Production in Chicago, IL, is seeking an experienced Electromechanical Maintenance Technician to support chemical manufacturing operations. The role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, and implementing preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment uptime.

You will read schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electromechanical Technology or related field preferred.
• 5+ years electro-mechanical maintenance experience in manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, motors, instrumentation, and automated production equipment.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems and safety practices.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and respond to equipment breakdowns.
• 2nd Shift (Mon-Fri) 3:00PM–11:00PM CST.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electromechanical maintenance

PLC troubleshooting

VFD troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Reading schematics

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Electromechanical Technology / related field

Tools

SCADA

PLC systems

P&ID understanding

Job description

Adhesive Technologies Production United States, Chicago, IL, IL Full Time Regular

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.

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.

What makes you a good fit

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electromechanical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 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.
• 2nd Shift (Monday - Friday) 3:00PM to 11:00PM CST.

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• 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.

JOB ID:26097221

Job Locations:United States, IL, Chicago, IL