Freudenberg Group

Global group manufacturing seals, cleaning, textiles

Maintenance Technician Apprentice

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Internship · Fall 2026Asheville, NC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and industrial maintenance systems is required.
The ability to use diagnostic tools, including a multimeter, to test and troubleshoot electrical circuits is required.
The ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation is required.
Knowledge of AC/DC drives and basic temperature and pressure control systems is required.

Responsibilities

Combine hands-on experience at Freudenberg Performance Materials with classroom learning to build real-world maintenance and technical skills.
Work alongside experienced professionals to gain practical knowledge in troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and continuous improvement.
Apply studies directly to projects that support manufacturing operations.
Develop skills in problem-solving, teamwork, safety, and modern industrial technologies.
Explore a career path with opportunities for growth, innovation, and long-term professional development.
Participate in a fixed-term apprentice opportunity designed for students and early-career talent, with participation tracked separately from regular company headcount.

Desired Qualifications

An Associate degree in a related technical field is preferred.
Experience or training with programmable logic controllers, specifically Allen-Bradley, and industrial control systems such as Foxboro I/A is preferred.

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Responsibilities:

Combine hands-on experience at Freudenberg Performance Materials with classroom learning to build real-world maintenance and technical skills.
Work alongside experienced professionals, gaining practical knowledge in troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and continuous improvement.
Apply what you learn in your studies directly to meaningful projects that support manufacturing operations.
Develop valuable skills in problem-solving, teamwork, safety, and modern industrial technologies.
Explore a career path with opportunities for growth, innovation, and long-term professional development.
Fixed-term apprentice opportunity designed for students and early-career talent, with participation tracked separately from regular company headcount.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in a related technical field preferred.
Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and industrial maintenance systems.
Experience or training with PLCs (Allen-Bradley) and industrial control systems (such as Foxboro I/A) preferred.
Ability to use diagnostic tools, including a multimeter, to test and troubleshoot electrical circuits.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
Knowledge of AC/DC drives and basic temperature and pressure control systems.

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The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA)

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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