Maintenance Technician

Henkel Corporation · Brandon, SD

Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Experience asked: 50+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: Recently

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A technician-level reliability role at Henkel Corporation (industrial) in Brandon, SD. Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment issues to minimize downtime.

They ask for: 50+ years
Tools it names: Root cause, Painting / coating

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.

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.

South Dakota plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 13 other live reliability postings in South Dakota.

Experience asked: More than usual (50+ vs 2+)

Skills these teams ask for most

Team leadership 43%
PLC 43%
Welding 36%
TPM 21%

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Stands out: this posting asks for Painting / coating, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 50+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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About this Position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.

This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit - where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you´ll do

•Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
•Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment issues to minimize downtime.
•Conduct routine equipment inspections and identify potential failures before they impact production.
•Support equipment installations, changeovers, adjustments, calibrations, and startup activities as needed.
•Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment history within the CMMS system.
•Follow all safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and participate in continuous improvement and root cause analysis initiatives.

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Shifts Available

2nd Shift: Monday - Friday 2pm -10pm

3rd Shift: Sunday - Thursday 10pm - 6am

What makes you a good fit

•Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems in a manufacturing environment.
•Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly identify and resolve equipment issues.
•Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, maintenance manuals, and work instructions.
•Experience using CMMS software and maintaining detailed maintenance documentation.
•Effective communication and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate across production, engineering, and maintenance teams.
•Technical certification, trade school training, or 6-12 months of related maintenance experience; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Some benefits of joining Henkel

•Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day one.
•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 hourly pay range for this role is $27.00 and $36.00. This range reflects the good-faith minimum and maximum hourly rate the Company reasonably expects to offer for this position at the time of posting. This role is classified as non-exempt, and employees are eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. In addition to the hourly wage, employees in this position may be eligible for shift differentials, premium pay, bonuses, or other forms of compensation, depending on role and location. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, training, certifications, and work location. This job posting is intended to comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

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.

Job Locations: United States, SD, Brandon, SD

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About Henkel

Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.

Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents