Assembler

About the role

Ecolab is seeking an Assembler I to join our team in Elk Grove Village, IL. In this hands-on position, you’ll contribute to the reliability and performance of our systems by performing essential checks, supporting re-manufacturing operations, and ensuring every piece of equipment meets our high standards for safety and quality. You’ll also help drive continuous improvement by using TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) tools and sharing insights that enhance efficiency and service.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components with precision, ensuring every build meets exact specifications and supports operational excellence
• Perform hydraulic and electrical checks to confirm equipment is functioning safely and reliably before it returns to service
• Lead re-manufacturing tasks—from disassembly and inspection to minor repairs and reassembly—restoring equipment to peak condition
• Follow process and specification sheets with accuracy and consistency, setting the standard for quality and compliance
• Complete labor reporting and recordkeeping with attention to detail, ensuring transparency and accountability
• Use TPM tools to drive improvements in safety, efficiency, and customer service while reducing operational costs
• Communicate proactively about maintenance needs, quality concerns, or anything that could impact safety or productivity—ensuring issues are addressed before they escalate
• Keep leadership informed on daily activities and operational challenges, contributing to a culture of openness and continuous improvement
• Support the development of others by assisting in training teammates and sharing knowledge

Position Details

• Plant Location: Elk Grove Village, IL
• Work Week & Shift: Monday to Thursday, 10 hour day shift

Physical Requirements

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

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous manufacturing or warehouse experience
• Basic math ability
• Experience using hand and power tools
• Collaborative and team-orientated
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Time-management and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Collaborative and team-orientated
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Time-management and communication skills

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.

What’s In It For You

• 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

Ecolab is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws. We provide 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.

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. Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

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.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran. In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).