3rd-Shift Lead Maintenance Technician (Automation & Molding)

Freudenberg Group; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Freudenberg Group is seeking an experienced maintenance supervisor in Illinois to lead a skilled team responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance across mechanical, electrical, and facility systems. You will organize daily work, prioritize urgent repairs, and ensure strict safety and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in manufacturing maintenance, proven leadership, and strong troubleshooting across injection molding equipment and automation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (prefers high-volume manufacturing or injection molding).
• Previous leadership or lead technician experience (must have led or directed others).
• Strong troubleshooting skills in injection molding machines, automation systems, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, electrical and mechanical schematics; ladder logic.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, CMMS, or maintenance software).
• Strong communication, leadership, and team coordination skills; prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Technical degree or equivalent certifications preferred; specialized automation/controls training is a plus.
• Experience with auxiliary equipment (compressors, chillers, dryers), material handling, and Fanuc robots; fault finding and maintenance preferred.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to evaluate equipment performance and develop long-term maintenance strategies.

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.
• Overtime: Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed.
• 3rd shift: Ability to work 3rd shift (10 pm - 6 am Sunday night through Friday morning).

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Reading manuals/blueprints

Communication

Time management

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Education

Technical degree or equivalent certifications

Automation/controls training

Tools

CMMS

Maintenance software

Ladder logic

Fanuc robots

Job description

The Freudenberg Group is seeking an experienced maintenance supervisor in Illinois to lead a skilled team responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance across mechanical, electrical, and facility systems. You will organize daily work, prioritize urgent repairs, and ensure strict safety and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in manufacturing maintenance, proven leadership, and strong troubleshooting across injection molding equipment and automation.