Maintenance Technician

ECOLAB; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K matching

Company-paid pension

Stock purchase plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Ecolab is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for its Joliet, IL facility. You will maintain plant equipment and infrastructure, participate in TPM tasks, and ensure safe, sustainable operations on nights (12-hour shifts).

Responsibilities include troubleshooting electrical and PLC-based systems, performing preventive maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement efforts. The role requires a high school diploma and 2 years of industrial maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years in an industrial maintenance environment.
• 1 year of experience with electronic and PLC-based applications in an industrial environment.
• 1 year of experience with electrical and mechanical systems in an industrial environment.
• No immigration sponsorship available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with SH&E standards and promote safe behavior.
• Proactively propose and implement improvements to work practices and product quality.
• Record non-conformances on equipment and report to Maintenance Team Leader.
• Contribute to root cause analysis and develop solutions to improve quality and equipment availability.
• Monitor effectiveness of maintenance activities to maximize equipment availability.
• Participate in TPM activities and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Follow maintenance procedures and propose improvements; complete tasks including electrical, welding, plumbing, and PLC-related work.
• Complete planned and preventive maintenance tasks on-time and escalate issues to engineering.
• Propose new preventive maintenance tasks or updates and carry out repairs.
• Carry out safe and effective equipment repairs, including urgent breakdowns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical systems

PLC based applications

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Safety standards

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PLC programming

Electrical test equipment

Welding tools

Job description

Want to build a brighter, bolder future and cultivate your career? Join Ecolab's team and help create a world in which we all thrive.

Ecolab is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to join our team in Joliet, IL. As a Maintenance Mechanic, you'll be responsible for applying Ecolab standards, and ensuring safe, sustainable, and efficient operations to maintain plant equipment and infrastructure. You will participate in essential TPM tasks, including safety and environmental procedures, progressive quality initiatives, autonomous maintenance, focused improvement, preventive maintenance, and 5S practices.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Understand and comply with SH&E standards, actively promote safe and responsible behavior, and positively challenge any unsafe practices by completing monthly safety observations
• Proactively propose and implement improvements to existing work practices and quality of products
• Look for and record non-conformances on equipment and report to Maintenance Team Leader
• Contribute to root cause analysis and develop solutions to help with quality management
• Monitor effectiveness of maintenance activities to maximize equipment availability
• Implement continuous improvement activities via problem solving or tagging activities, contribute fully to TPM improvement teams, and promote a culture of continuous improvement
• Follow standard maintenance procedures, proposing and implementing improvements, and ensuring timely completion of all maintenance tasks. These tasks may consist of electrical, welding, plumbing, troubleshooting on filler equipment, tank and pipes, and part replacements as well as PLC programming
• Complete all planned and preventative maintenance tasks on-time including timely escalation of potential issues to engineering team
• Propose new preventative maintenance tasks or updates for the existing preventative maintenance tasks
• Carry out safe and effective equipment repairs, including urgent breakdown repairs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Position Details

Plant Location: Joliet, IL

Work Week & Shift:Nights, 12-hour Shifts, 6pm-6am. Rotating as follows: Monday-Tuesday, Friday-Saturday-Sunday, Wednesday-Thursday.

Compensation: Hourly Rate Starting at $40.74/per hour (based on experience)

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• 2 years of experience working in an industrial maintenance environment
• 1 year of experience with electronic and PLC based applications in an industrial environment
• 1 year of experience with electrical and mechanical systems in an industrial environment
• No immigration sponsorship available for this role

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of mechanical experience in a chemical plant
• 4 years of industrial experience
• 1 year of experience with tools, procedures and methods utilized in an industrial maintenance environment
• Experience working with pumps, welding, bearings, electrical safety, forklifts, gears, hydraulics, valves, and rigging
• Formal vocational training in an industrial engineering discipline
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills
• Experience working in a TPM environment
• Ability to track safety, quality, and productivity data
• Experience working in a Lean Manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements of Position

• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 50 pounds chest high
• Kneeling, bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, and reaching above and below waist level
• Working in a chemical processing plant with variable temperatures, odors, noise levels, elevated heights, and/or confined spaces

Ecolab is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability.

What's in it For You

• Starting on Day 1: Access to our comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, and more!
• The opportunity to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environment
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

About Ecolab

At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The pay rate starts at $40.74 per hour. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans(Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program,on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations.

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Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

• Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a