Equipment Maintenance Technician

Freudenberg Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group is seeking a maintenance engineer to optimize layouts and safely relocate equipment to meet production needs. The role emphasizes reducing downtime through preventive maintenance and effective use of the time-logging system.

The position requires maintaining and repairing production equipment, troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic systems, while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Relevant Field; advanced degree preferred or compensating years of experience
• Professional-Level English language skills preferred
• Excellent communication and collaboration demonstrated across organizational levels

Responsibilities

• Optimize Layouts: Safely transfer or move equipment to improve layouts and meet production needs.
• Minimize Downtime: Complete preventive maintenance tasks and navigate the work order and time logging system efficiently.
• Technical Expertise: Maintain and repair production equipment, and troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic systems, and facility infrastructure issues.
• Ensure Safety: Follow safety protocols, local, site, and regional standards while troubleshooting and repairing equipment.
• Routine Maintenance: Perform routine checks on equipment and complete preventive maintenance tasks on schedule.
• Identify and report additional tasks for the maintenance schedule.
• Collaborate and Innovate: Work with team members to accomplish projects and solve problems, providing creative solutions for complex challenges.
• Troubleshoot Effectively: Assist in thoroughly troubleshooting problems during breakdowns, suggesting solutions and options to management to minimize downtime.
• Proactive Issue Resolution: Identify and report additional issues that arise during unrelated tasks, resolving them immediately if resources and time allow.

Skills

Communication & Collaboration

Value for Customers

Innovation

Drive & Execution

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Relevant Field

Job description

Freudenberg Group is seeking a maintenance engineer to optimize layouts and safely relocate equipment to meet production needs. The role emphasizes reducing downtime through preventive maintenance and effective use of the time-logging system.

The position requires maintaining and repairing production equipment, troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic systems, while adhering to safety standards.