Industrial Maintenance Electrician

Henkel; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k matching

Performance bonus

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Henkel in Bowling Green, KY seeks an Electrical Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain packaging and process equipment. You will read schematics, diagnose VFD faults, and perform preventive maintenance to ensure uptime and safety.

Join a team focused on reliability, continuous improvement, and knowledge transfer. Overtime and shift flexibility may be required to meet production needs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 3 years of applicable work experience.
• Successful completion of Electrical Maintenance Skills Assessment.
• Basic knowledge of PLCs, DCS, Power Distribution, Motors & Drives, and I/O wiring readings.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical faults using prints, schematics and panel drawings.
• Diagnose VFD faults and replace drives as needed.
• Perform electrical and mechanical repairs to minimize downtime.
• Read wiring diagrams and trace circuits to identify failures.
• Maintain CMMS records and collaborate with team members.
• Ensure safety, GMP compliance, and proper cleaning procedures.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Read schematics & prints

VFD fault diagnosis

Safety & GMP compliance

Overtime/shift flexibility

Education

Associate degree in Automated Systems / Electrical Technology / Industrial Maintenance

Tools

Multimeters

Voltage testers

Drill

Pipe bender

Knockout punch

Job description

About this Position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping thefuture through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trustedbrands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and ourcutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore newpaths and grow. This position is with our Consumer Brands business unit – where weempower our employees to bring the best Laundry & Home Care and Hairproducts to people around the world. Dare to learn new skills, advance inyour career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you´ll do

• Troubleshoot electrical faults using prints, schematics, and panel drawings to isolate root causes.
• Check and verify discrete and analog I/O signals at field devices and terminal points to differentiate electrical from control-related issues.
• Troubleshoot and perform professional electrical and mechanical repairs on process, packaging, utility, and facility equipment to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose VFD faults by interpreting fault codes, verifying wiring and connections, and replacing drives when required.
• Read and interpret control panel wiring diagrams, one lines, and I/O drawings to trace circuits and identify failures.
• Perform electrical functions including disassembly, cleaning, assembly, and troubleshooting of panels, switchgear, motors, VFDs, controllers, PLC hardware, instrumentation, and related components.
• Inspect and verify operation of field devices such as sensors, proxes, photoelectrics, and limit switches, replacing faulty components as needed.
• Replace and perform basic commissioning of motors, contactors, overloads, and other motor control components.
• Perform quality electrical and mechanical preventive maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and peak operating performance.
• Apply GMPs and proper cleaning and sanitization procedures when working on equipment or components that may contact product or raw materials.
• Ensure all equipment safeguards meet company, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain accurate and up to date CMMS records for all equipment and maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with team members across functional areas to resolve equipment issues and maintain operations.
• Communicate effectively with Automation Technicians when faults extend beyond hardware into PLC programming or configuration, providing fault codes, observations, and completed wiring checks.
• Provide technical assistance to others and support electrical knowledge transfer and training within the team.
• Participate in identifying repeat problems, conducting systematic problem solving, determining true root causes, and supporting long term corrective actions.
• Use manuals, training resources, and internal policies to identify root causes and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Review equipment manuals regularly to maintain proficiency with operational equipment and maintenance procedures.
• Keep maintenance and work areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety practices.
• Transport parts, mater

What makes you a good fit

• Associate degree in Automated Systems, Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field; OR 3 years of previous applicable work experience.
• Successfully complete the Electrical Maintenance Skills Assessment.
• Complete or have completed all L4 Electrician training requirements.
• Requires basic knowledge of Computer PLCs and DCS, Power Distribution, Motors & Drives, Digital and Analog Electronics, Schematics and Electrical Print Reading, Process Control, Test Instruments, and AC/DC Theory.
• Experience drawing basic line to line diagrams and reading prints and schematics to troubleshoot circuitry issues is preferred.
• Requires basic working knowledge of various types of packaging, process, utility, and facility equipment and systems.
• Knowledge of proper use of test equipment and tools, including, but not limited to, the following:Multimeters, ampmeters, knockout punch, drill, pipe bender (manual and power)
• Working knowledge of fabrication techniques to create simple guards, brackets, fixtures, and components; ability to interpret sketches and written instructions; and ability to use rigging equipment for removal, installation, and transport.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem solving, and continuous improvement skills are required.
• Ability to identify and safely use hand and power tools, and must understand safety precautions associated with both.
• Ability provide own tools and toolbox.
• Ability to be able to climb ladders and stairs and work in all areas of the plant.
• Ability to work overtime and holidays when necessary.
• Ability to change shifts based on production demands and department needs.
• Will be required to obtain Henkel forklift and aerial lift certification.
• Functional knowledge of local, state, and federal electrical code standards is preferred.
• Takes initiative to support operations by completing additional duties as assigned

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 $29.00 and $39.00. 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.