Instrument & Electrical Technician
Evonik · Mapleton, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Base pay
- $58k–$96k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 23 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Evonik (chemicals) in Mapleton, IL.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- SAP
- Base pay
- $58k–$96k
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k. This one lists $58k–$96k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Illinois plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 77 other live reliability postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- About 8% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)
Typical $70k–$98k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 50%
- PLC 47%
- Welding 33%
- Automation 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Evonik in Mapleton
2 other open roles at this site.
- Plant Engineer-1 · Production
- Mapleton Operations Plant Manager · Production · Manager
Full description from EvonikAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
of the I/E crafts to be able to aid or lead in the installation, troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, adjusting of electrical equipment, instrumentation, and analytical equipment within an industrial/manufacturing plant environment.
requirements
for the Instrument and Electrical crafts.
- ✓Use common tools of the Instrument/Electrical crafts and electrical/electronic test equipment.
- ✓Work on Instrumentation Calibration, Pneumatic Control Valves, and Process Control Loops.
- ✓Perform installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of electrical equipment, instrumentation, and analytical equipment.
- ✓Read and interpret electrical codes, manuals, procedures, schematic diagrams, and blueprints.
- ✓Properly document all repair activities and actively seek continuous improvement opportunities.
- ✓Continuously acquire basic knowledge of processes involved in the production units.
- ✓Promote safe and effective work, document work in SAP CMMS, and train and mentor others on precision maintenance principles.
Requirements
- ✓High school Diploma required, Associate’s degree preferred
- ✓Min of 2 years’ experience required
- ✓Sound knowledge in E&I and Process Controls.
- ✓Familiar with various Temperature, Pressure, and flow instrumentation.
- ✓Program and troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives.
- ✓Distributive Control Systems knowledge of Delta V and RS3 a plus.
- ✓Computer, including standard software and SAP.
- ✓Able to use the basic E&I test equipment / Driver Explorer, RsLinx, AMS and standard software. Install, rebuild, and pressure test control and stop valves .
The pay range for this position is: $57,500-$95,800
Evonik offers a comprehensive benefit package, subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. Benefits included, but not limited to:
- ✓Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- ✓Paid time off plan
- ✓401(k) savings plans
- ✓Health Savings Account (HSA)
- ✓Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- ✓Employee Assistance Program
- ✓Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
- ✓Disability benefits
- ✓Life Insurance
- ✓Parental leave
- ✓Tuition Reimbursement
Your Application
To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal . Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html .
Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.
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What we offer
Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.
Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik:
https ://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/
Job description summary
This is an Instrument/Electrical (I/E) technician position in which the incumbent will perform basic and mid-level I/E craft tasks while receiving formal training and mentoring within the I/E organization. The incumbent may coach and/or mentor employees in the entry-level or trainee level of the I/E craft. The incumbent will be familiar with the safety
Responsibilties
- •Understand and apply Industrial Safety
Your Talent Acquisition Manager
Michelle Rush [C]
Company is
Evonik Corporation