Industrial Maintenance Mechanical Electrician

Henkel; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance

401k & bonus programs

Parental leave & family support

Career growth programs

Job summary

Henkel in Bowling Green, KY is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair and maintain process equipment, reading schematics and performing preventive maintenance while adhering to GMP and safety standards.

The role requires an associate degree or 3 years of experience, bringing tools and readiness for overtime. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with Henkel offering health insurance, 401k matching, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 3 years of applicable work experience.
• Basic PLC/DCS knowledge and electrical print reading.
• Experience with packaging, process, utility equipment preferred.
• Proven troubleshooting and continuous improvement skills.
• Own tools and toolbox required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and perform professional electrical and mechanical repairs on process, packaging, utility, and facility equipment to minimize downtime.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electronics knowledge

Read prints & schematics

Control systems basics

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Shift flexibility

Education

Associate degree or 3 years experience

Tools

Multimeters

Ammmeters

Knockout punch

Drill

Pipe bender

Rigging equipment

Power 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 and perform professional electrical and mechanical repairs on process, packaging, utility, and facility equipment to minimize downtime.
• 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.
• 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, materi

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.
• Scheduled is Monday - Friday (7:00AM to 3:30PM)

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• Health Insurance: affordableplans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time offincluding 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 genderneutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertilitysupport, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderlycare, and scholarships
• Career Growth: skill developmentprograms, promotional opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

The hourly payrange for this role is $29.00 and $37.00. This range reflects the good‑faith minimumand maximum hourly rate the Company reasonably expects to offer for thisposition 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 maybe eligible for shift differentials, premium pay, bonuses, or other forms ofcompensation, depending on role and location. The Company also offers acomprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation willdepend on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, training,certifications, and work location. This job posting is intended to comply withall applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

Henkeldoes 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 anyplacement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.

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