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About this Lead Maintenance Technician – 3rd Shift (f/m/d) role at Freudenberg Group

Freudenberg Group · Onsite · Aurora, IL

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

  • Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and support maintenance staff; delegate tasks and monitor performance.

  • Maintenance Operations: Coordinate and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and facility systems.

  • Scheduling & Planning: Organize daily work schedules, prioritize tasks, and respond to urgent repair needs.

  • Safety & Compliance: Enforce safety protocols and ensure adherence to regulatory standards.

  • Documentation: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and equipment status.

  • Inventory Management: Monitor and manage tools, parts, and supplies.

  • Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed.

  • Ability to work 3rd shift (10 pm - 6 am Sunday night through Friday morning).

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment required (preference for high-volume manufacturing or injection molding).

  • Previous leadership or lead technician experience (must have led or directed others) required.

  • Strong troubleshooting skills required in: Injection molding machines; Automation systems; Mechanical and electrical systems.

  • Ability to read and interpret the following is required: Technical manuals; Blueprints; Electrical and mechanical schematics; Ladder logic.

  • Basic computer skills required (Microsoft Office, CMMS, or maintenance software).

  • Strong communication, leadership, and team coordination skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively is required.

  • Technical degree or equivalent technical certifications preferred.

  • Specialized training in automation or controls, and experience with Auxiliary equipment (compressors, chillers, dryers, etc.); Material handling systems; and Fanuc robots (programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance) preferred.

  • Familiarity with root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.

  • Ability to evaluate equipment performance and develop long-term maintenance strategies preferred.

The expected hourly rate for this position is $46/hour + $3/hour shift differential. Compensation for this position will be determined by the candidate's qualifications, experience, education, and overall alignment with the role's responsibilities.

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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.

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How this Maintenance Technician salary compares

This role pays $95,680/yrabove the typical range for Maintenance Technician roles.

$44,013 median $58,240 $79,348

Typical range $49,920–$69,503/yr, from 3,138 comparable Maintenance Technician listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Maintenance Technician salary insights →

About Freudenberg Group

Welcome to Freudenberg Without Freudenberg, indoor air would not be as clean, cars would not drive and wounds would not heal as quickly. And these are just three examples from thousands of our applications. Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

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