Maintenance Apprentice

What you´ll do

The Apprenticeship Program is designed for entry level workers who desire professional development in a highly skilled, specialized trade. This exciting opportunity allows candidates to receive a company funded education, while earning full-time wages, to learn taught fundamentals with on-the-job training for related practical applications. During this 3-year period, you will have the mentorship of several experienced subject matter experts, one on one touch points with a dedicated lead, and a focused training plan that supports your developmental goals.

At the end of your Apprenticeship journey, you will receive an Associates degree in the studied field, be on your way to earn a journeyman’s card, and continue practicing essential learned skills as you transition to a 100% work-based environment where your knowledge and expertise will continue to grow and help the team, only to propel your career forward.

What you´ll do

• You will gain experience in both theoretical knowledge and Henkel specific applications while maintaining the status of a full-time employee, securing the potential for pay and benefit related programs.
• You will expose yourself to the Henkel Adhesive Technologies manufacturing business to gain a deep understanding of the processes of set ups, troubleshooting, and repairing of the equipment that aid in the quality of our products.
• You will support the business in changing initiatives while exercising your entrepreneurial spirit by suggestion process improvement or efficiencies.

What makes you a good fit

• High school diploma or applicable GED.
• Demonstrated academic achievement with the ability to maintain a B average.
• You are inquisitive in nature with an eagerness for learning and development.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs while working in a safety-oriented environment.
• Strong sense of motivation for personal and career-oriented growth in a chemical environment.
• Ability to attend program affiliated schools year-round to maintain good standing records in attendance and course load.
• Mechanically inclined individuals are preferred but not required.

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including 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 gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
• Career Growth: skill development programs, promotional opportunities and tuition reimbursement

The salary for this role is $22.50. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

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.

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: 26094664

Job Locations: United States, IL, Elgin, IL

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