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Freudenberg Group

Global group manufacturing seals, cleaning, textiles

Lead Maintenance Technician

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAurora, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is required; high-volume manufacturing or injection molding experience is preferred.
  • Previous leadership or lead technician experience, including having led or directed others, is required.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills with injection molding machines, automation systems, and mechanical and electrical systems are required.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, electrical and mechanical schematics, and ladder logic is required.
  • Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, a computerized maintenance management system, or maintenance software, are required.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and team coordination skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively, are required.
  • Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed is required.
  • Ability to work third shift, 10 pm–6 am Sunday night through Friday morning, is required.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise, train, and support maintenance staff; delegate tasks and monitor performance.
  • Coordinate and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and facility systems.
  • Organize daily work schedules, prioritize tasks, and respond to urgent repair needs.
  • Enforce safety protocols and ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and equipment status.
  • Monitor and manage tools, parts, and supplies.

Desired Qualifications

  • A technical degree or equivalent technical certifications are preferred.
  • Specialized training in automation or controls is preferred.
  • Experience with auxiliary equipment such as compressors, chillers, and dryers; material handling systems; and Fanuc robot programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance is preferred.
  • Familiarity with root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.
  • Ability to evaluate equipment performance and develop long-term maintenance strategies is preferred.

About the Company

Freudenberg Group

Global group manufacturing seals, cleaning, textiles

Freudenberg Group is a German family-owned technology company with a diversified portfolio across seals, consumer cleaning products, technical textiles, and filtration. It develops and sells high-tech components and sealing systems for automotive and industrial use, as well as consumer brands like Vileda, O-Cedar, and Wettex, and provides nonwovens and filtration solutions for automotive, construction, and medical applications. It stays different from competitors through family ownership and broad diversification across markets and products, which reduces dependence on any single cycle. Its goal is to grow by offering a wide, globally distributed range of technically informed products while preserving long-term ownership and stability through diversification.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Weinheim, Germany
Founded
1849

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