Industrial Technician

Industrial Technician

Who we are

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with North American headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company committed to breaking barriers to well-being through innovation in Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions.

Working at Essity means being part of a purpose-driven organization that strives to make the world a healthier, more hygienic, and safer place. We offer impactful innovations, sustainable solutions, and a culture of shared belonging and individual growth.

About the Role

Industrial Technician plays a critical role in driving production quality, operational efficiency, and profitability by ensuring the reliability and performance of manufacturing equipment and processes. This position supports production operations through the execution of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs, while troubleshooting equipment failures and implementing effective solutions to minimize downtime and maximize productivity. Working closely with engineering, maintenance, and production teams, the Industrial Technician applies technical expertise to optimize equipment performance, evaluate and improve manufacturing processes, and support the implementation of new technologies and production methods. The role utilizes structured problem-solving tools, including DDS and Root Cause Analysis, to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and eliminate recurring equipment and process issues.

Work Schedule - 7:00am to 3:30pm Monday-Friday.

What You Will Do

• Consistently demonstrate safe work practices and promote a culture of safety among team members.
• Adhere strictly to all company safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Sets, monitors and improves the processes according to Statistical Process Control methodologies.
• Troubleshooting equipment and processes and suggest repairs to senior technicians.
• Review and support onsite chemical blending operations to ensure compliance with approved formulations and manufacturing requirements
• Monitor critical process parameters including mixing times, concentrations, temperatures, and batch yields to ensure product consistency and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of maintenance planning process and manufacturing work systems.
• Help plan work assignments, considering factors such as machine capabilities and production schedules
• Suggest revisions to operation methods, material handling, or equipment layout
• Maintain necessary documentation (drawings, diagrams, bill of materials, etc.) and communicate repairs to others.
• Participates in improvement projects to reduce maintenance costs and reduce process failures
• Working with mechanical and electrical blueprints or drawings is a big plus
• Support implementation of new manufacturing technologies, automation systems, and operational best practices.
• Support infrastructure optimizations and production planning activities
• Conduct equipment inspections and perform root cause analysis of mechanical, electrical, and process failures.
• Report any machine defects identified during periodic AM or PM reviews

  Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering or other related engineering field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience understanding preventive maintenance schedules
• 1+ years of experience in industrial operations, process improvement, chemical manufacturing, continuous improvement, or a related technical environment.
• Experience in manufacturing, consumer products, chemical processing, or heavy industrial operations preferred.
• Experience with process optimization, data analysis, and operational performance improvement initiatives preferred.
• Skilled in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and Power Point.

  What We Can Offer You

  Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the  

• environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good  |  Excel Together |  Be You with Us

  Compensation and Benefits:

  Expected Compensation:

  Pay Range: $37 - $43 per hour + quarterly bonus + full benefits.

  Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.

  Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:

  • United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance;
  • Wellness program provided through Rally;
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA);
  • 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution;
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance;
  • Employee Assistance Program;
  • PTO offering with Paid Holidays;
  • Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance;
  • Employee discounts program;
  • Scholarship program for children of Essity employees. 

  Additional Information

  The Company is committed to equalemployment opportunity and providingreasonable accommodations to qualifiedcandidates and employees pursuant toapplicable law. We value and encouragediversity and solicit applications from allqualified applicants without regard to race,color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed,national origin, ancestry, citizenship, maritalstatus, sexual orientation, physical or mentaldisability, medical condition, military andveteran status, gender identity or expression,genetic information, or any othercharacteristic protected by federal, state, orlocal law.

  If you require reasonableaccommodation as part of the applicationprocessplease contact

  EssityHRNorthAmerica@essity.com

  Together, we are improving lives, every day

  Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.

  Application End Date:

  Job Requisition ID:

  Essity266048