Automation Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cleaning solutions is seeking an Automation Maintenance Technician for their 3rd Shift. The role is integral to ensuring optimal operation of production systems and requires strong technical skills in automation. This position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and a referral bonus program.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus

401(k) Matching

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Ability to diagnose and repair automated systems including PLC systems.
• Experience working with industrial automation.
• Familiarity with mechatronics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance to maximize system uptime.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in automation technology.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving

Technical Expertise

Communication

Education

High School diploma / GED

Associate's degree in related field

Job description

Automation Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

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The Automation Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.

CURRENT SHIFT OPENING is 3rd Shift 10 pm - 6 am (week starts on Sunday night).

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair issues with automated systems, robotic arms, PLC systems, and conveyor systems (non-software related).
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance to maximize system uptime and efficiency.
• Work with industrial robotic assembly devices, cobots, AGV / AMR, vision systems, electrical systems, and manufacturing automation systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Identify potential system failures and ensure critical components are stocked for quick repairs.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in automation technology and suggest process improvements.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to ensure smooth operation of all automated systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work 3rd Shift 10 pm - 6 am (week starts on Sunday night).
• High School diploma / GED equivalent required; associate's degree preferred.
• Technical expertise in electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, and automation systems (mechatronic background). This role requires someone with strong automation experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to quickly diagnose and resolve system malfunctions.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and repair.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with engineers, technicians, and other team members.
• Lift objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights.

Freudenberg Household Products (FHP) is the consumer products and professional cleaning product division of the Freudenberg Group – a multi-billion dollar, multi-national, privately held organization headquartered in Germany. The Freudenberg Group employs some 50,000 people in 60 countries worldwide and generates sales of over 10 billion euros. Freudenberg has businesses in the automotive, medical device, battery and fuel cell division and focuses on continuously developing new technology in every sector.

In some parts of the world, our division is known as Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions (FHCS) and has individual operating companies in many countries, employing more than 3,200 people and hosting a distribution network in 35 countries. Our vision, making our world cleaner, includes a mission of providing superior home and cleaning products that are built to last for consumer households and professional cleaners.

O-Cedar is the well-established brand of FHCS in the United States. The products have more than 115 years of history in the US market and O-Cedar is the number one brand in the durable floor cleaning category in the US. O-Cedar products can be found in many retailers such as Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Costco and Amazon. In Canada, the brand is known as Vileda. It is the strength of our leading brands such as Vileda and O-Cedar that we continuously reinvent our solutions to make the consumers’ lives easier.

Our Vileda Professional team develops and manufactures leading edge cleaning solutions for professional users in various application areas, such as Healthcare, Controlled Environment, and General Building Cleaning. With over 50 years in the business, we know what needs professional users in different environments have. We offer solutions that help them to clean faster, more effectively, and at lower total costs. Based on sustainability principles, innovation in cleaning has always been a main focus in the daily work of Vileda Professional.

Benefits and Perks (US Production Hourly Employees) - 2025

· Environment: Clean, well-lit, safety-focused production facility.

· O-Cedar product giveaways. Activities such as employee appreciation week, family day, and celebrations for production milestones. Recognition including employee of the month, and safety and quality recognition awards.

· Paid Time Off: 10 days’ vacation + 6 sick days; 12 holidays; 8 hours of VTO (Volunteer Time Off); 2 weeks paid parental leave (for new parents within 6 months of the birth or adoption of a child, after 2 months of employment)

· Tuition Reimbursement: Maximum annual allowance $5,250; after 6 months of employment

· Referral Bonus: $2,500 (gross) for Salaried/Office positions / $750 (gross) for Hourly

· 401(k): We match 100% of the first 3% you contribute, and 50% of the next 2%. 100% vested in all contributions.

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Call the EAP 24/7 for confidential assistance with nearly any personal matter you may be experiencing. You and your family have access to six free consultations with a licensed clinician per issue per calendar year. Financial & legal counseling is also available free of charge.

· Benefit Hub: Save on thousands of items through an easy-to-use, exclusive discount marketplace that includes discounts on travel, hotels, restaurants, car rentals, your favorite local establishments and much more!

• Insurance Summary (FTE 30+ hours/week): Medical 4 plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBS); Dental Low or High PPO options through BCBS; Vision contributions covered by company with coverage through BCBS; Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care (HSA for high deductible plan); Basic life and AD&D; Short & long-term disability if you have a qualified disability due to accident; MDLIVE 24/7, on-demand, virtual visits with a board-certified doctor or nurse practitioner for minor illnesses, as well as board-certified psychiatrists, psychologists, and other licensed clinician; Health Advocate to assist with enrollment questions, complex conditions, find specialists, address eldercare issues, clarify insurance coverage, work on claim denials, and help negotiate fees for non-covered services.

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.

We respectfully request that recruitment agencies and third-party recruiters refrain from contacting us regarding this position.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Production

• Industries

  Automation Machinery Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Soap and Cleaning Product Manufacturing

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