Assembler II

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 an Assembler II to join our team in Elk Grove Village, IL. In this hands-on role, you’ll take your mechanical and electrical assembly skills to the next level—building, inspecting, and restoring equipment that supports clean water, safe food, abundant energy, and healthy environments. You’ll work with precision and care, using hand and power tools to assemble components to exact specifications. You’ll also help identify and resolve technical issues, contribute to continuous improvement, and support your team in delivering high-quality results. 

How You’ll Make an Impact: 

• Assemble mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components with precision, following close tolerances and exact specifications 
• Perform assigned remanufacturing operations including disassembly, minor repairs, sorting, cleaning, and inspection of small dispensing units, industrial dish machines, or major subassemblies 
• Use fixtures, hand tools, and power tools to complete repetitive assembly tasks accurately and efficiently 
• Follow process and specification sheets with consistency to ensure quality and compliance 
• Perform hydraulic and electrical checks to confirm equipment is functioning safely and reliably 
• Identify and resolve basic technical issues using problem-solving tools and implement short-term corrective actions 
• Complete labor reporting and recordkeeping with attention to detail 
• Communicate proactively about maintenance needs, quality concerns, or safety issues 
• Support the development of others by sharing knowledge and assisting with training 
• Step in wherever needed to help the team meet its goals and deliver on shared commitments 

Position Details: 

• Plant Location: Elk Grove Village, IL.
• Work Week & Shift: 6:00am - 4:00pm Mon -Thurs.
• Pay Rate: $21.75 per hour

What’s Unique About This Role: 

• Be part of a purpose-driven team that builds equipment supporting clean water, safe food, abundant energy, and healthy environments 
• Gain hands-on experience with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems while learning industry-leading tools and processes 
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement where your ideas and attention to detail help drive safety, efficiency, and quality 
• Grow in a supportive environment that values collaboration, communication, and shared success across every level of the team 

Minimum Qualifications:  

• High School diploma or equivalent  
• One year of previous work experience 
• Experience using hand and power tools 
• Immigration Sponsorship not available for this position ​

Physical Requirements of Position:  

• Lifting/carrying 50lbs 
• Standing upwards of 10 hours 

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

Preferred Qualifications:   

• Basic math ability 
• Collaborative and team-orientated 
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment 
• Time-management and communication skills 

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 environments  
• 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. 

The pay range for this position is $21.69 - $32.54. 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 strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits. 

If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here. 

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 qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.