Facility Maintenance Technician

Henkel; West Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid time off

401k matching

Student loan reimbursement

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Henkel in Luzerne County, West Hazleton, seeks a Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot and repair plant and utilities equipment, and to develop preventive maintenance programs. The role involves wiring, welding, pipefitting, and operating shop equipment while coordinating with contractors as needed.

Ideal candidates will have strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, good communication skills, and the ability to train others.

Qualifications

• Must have strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Experience with maintenance shop equipment and PM systems preferred.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain it is required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair plant, utilities, electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Develop and perform preventive maintenance on shop equipment.
• Operate forklift/scissor lift and maintain facility systems.
• Coordinate maintenance projects and document issues for leadership.
• Support continuous improvement and training of team members.

Skills

Electrical basics

Mechanical skills

Forklift certification

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Tools

Electrical schematics

Facility maintenance tools

Job description

About this 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 Consumer Brands business unit – where we empower our employees to bring the best Laundry & Home Care and Hair products to people around the world.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel. What you´ll do

• Troubleshoot, analyze and repair breakdowns or malfunctions of plant, facility utilities, electrical and mechanical equipment, utilizing contractors and outside services when necessary
• Assist in the development of a Preventative Maintenance (PM) system for all maintenance shop equipment, establish and perform PMs on a regular schedule, document findings, order parts and make repairs as needed
• Develop skills in machining, alignment, welding, electrical, pipefitting, facility and preventative as well as predictive maintenance, with the ability to train others in at least two or more of these areas
• Maintain all facility systems and utilities including boilers, compressors, heat exchangers, sprinklers, gas piping, chillers, process water, HVAC, pest control, janitorial, alarm, sanitary and storm sewer systems, landscaping, snow removal, dock doors and levelers
• Coordinate project work that supports both facility and production system improvements
• Perform work orders as assigned, communicate the status of mechanical, electrical and/or maintenance issues to affected team members and departments, and document any major problem areas to the Technical Services Manager or designee
• Perform and document equipment calibrations on meters, transmitters, valves, pumps and scales
• Make improvements to facility equipment and processes that will increase reliability
• Operate all maintenance shop equipment as needed to support the facility and develop diagnostic skills related to the plant infrastructure and utilities
• Participate in on-going training and development to learn new technologies and skills
• Operate a forklift and/or scissor lift as needed

What makes you a good fit

• Willing to flex schedule in order to meet business needs, including extended shifts, weekends and holidays, if necessary, as well as moving to other shifts to balance skills, results and training opportunities
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic math skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to interpret electrical and mechanical schematics
• Experience with mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, as well as basic welding and electrical skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills in current or previous roles
• Demonstrated problem solving and technical troubleshooting skills; ability to resolve issues independently and understand when additional support is needed
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize and organize effectively
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of a computer.
• Demonstrated ability in the following administrative tasks: Ordering parts and supplies, acknowledging receipts and coordinating service contracts
• Demonstrates ownership of team’s success
• Acts as a role model and provides direct feedback to encourage appropriate work behaviors
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to share skills and knowledge with other team members
• Demonstrated desire and capacity for continuous learning of new work methods and technology
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team as both a member and leader
• Current forklift certification and scissor lift training or ability to become certified/trained

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.

The hourly pay range for this role is $28.30. This range reflects the good‑faith minimum and maximum hourly rate the Company reasonably expects to offer for this position at the time of posting. This role is classified as non‑exempt, and employees are eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. In addition to the hourly wage, employees in this position may be eligible for shift differentials, premium pay, bonuses, or other forms of compensation, depending on role and location. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, training, certifications, and work location. This job posting is intended to comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.