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Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Electrician
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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, repair, and maintain electrical systems, including motors, transformers, starters, control panels, automated valves, pumps, blowers and other rotating equipment.
- Analyze and determine proper corrective action to resolve electrical problems.
- Answer line calls as necessary.
- Perform scheduled and preventative electrical work.
- Ensure effective tie-in meetings occur between shifts.
- Basic computer skills are required for effective communication and documentation.
- Respond to emergency breakdown repairs and install new or expand existing plant electrical systems in complete accordance with the latest edition of National Electrical Code and Electrical Safe Work Practices as outlined in the St. Louis Plant's Electrical Safety Program.
- Perform assigned work orders.
- Prepare work requests for repairs and improvement efforts.
- Assist in developing, modifying and performing P.M.’s and parts requirements. Ensure required spare or replacement parts are requested for stock in the storeroom.
- Assume responsibilities for the technical conditions and downtime associated with plant operating departments.
- Assist in gathering data for service and inventory records for electrical equipment and repairs from PMs and repairs.
- Collaborate with operating department personnel to identify work orders that need to be accomplished and execute those work orders.
- Assume the responsibility for the maintenance, PM’s and the facility upkeep of the plant building lighting and electrical distribution equipment, associated grounds maintenance, HVAC systems, support fire protection systems and plant wide utility systems.
- Ensure that health and safety is the utmost importance to individual members.
- This individual will possess an adequate level of personal computer and control systems software skills to enable basic troubleshooting and resolution of various system issues.
- Crews will participate in the management of the day-to-day operations of their area of the business including production, administrative and support functions.
- Crew members are to utilize all their skills and to continue to further develop their skills so that the crew continuously improves.
What makes you a good fit
- Accepting to work on alternative shift D- Crew weekend schedule. (Every other Thursday 7AM to 3PM, Friday - Sunday 7PM to 7AM)
- Must have a minimum of 3-5 years satisfactory experience in industrial-type electrical maintenance work or equivalent amount of technical schooling and experience. Must submit transcripts to H.R.
- Must achieve acceptable scores on Validated Assessments and successfully complete/pass recommended schooling to achieve certification.
- Successful certification and passing assessments
- Must be able to pass the fork truck and elevator-platform lifts certification test.
- Must have basic capabilities in the use of test equipment.
- Must be capable of reading and interpreting electrical schematics and blueprints.
- Must have experience with 120V, 240V, and 440V power distribution systems as well as signal, control and communication circuits
- Must have troubleshooting knowledge of electronic control systems, servo systems and industrial/process instrumentation.
- Must have working knowledge of equipment up to 480 volts 3 phase.
- Must be able to bend and hang conduit satisfactorily.
- Must have good communication skills.
- Must be able to wear a respirator and other PPE as required.
- Must pass pulmonary function test.
- Must be able to grasp and lift 40 lbs. from floor to waist and carry up to 50 yards possibly up or down stairs throughout the shift.
- Must be able to stand and or walk 100% of the shift.
- Must be able to work lying on back, kneeling, bending, squatting and or climbing under and around machinery to check electrical wiring throughout the shift.
- Must be able to push/pull on wrenches to tighten/loosen nuts and bolts up to 500 ft. lbs of torque.
- Must be able to work overhead with wiring or conduit using ladders, lifts, etc.
- Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job as derived from the physical demands analysis for this job.
- Must be able to color code connections on wire terminations.
The hourly pay range for this role is $37.22. 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.
JOB ID: 26102007
Job Locations: United States, MO, St. Louis, MO
Contact information for application-related questions: talent.acquisition@henkel.com
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FAQ
I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.