Associate Assembler

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 Associate Assembler to join our team in Roscoe, Illinois. 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.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• 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

• Step in wherever needed to help the team meet its goals and deliver on shared commitments

Position Details:

• Plant Location: Roscoe, Illinois

• Work Week & Shift: Monday - Thursday, 6:00am - 4:00pm

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

• Immigration Sponsorship not available for this opportunity

Physical Demands:

• Position requires regularly lifting and carrying 50lbs

• Position requires standing upwards of 10 hours

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic math ability

• Experience using hand and power tools

• Good collaboration and teamwork

• 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, >

$17.50 / hour. This position pays an hourly rate and is eligible for overtime. 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.