Injection Molding & Automation Maintenance Technician (Night Shift) (f/m/d)

Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions seeks an Injection Molding & Automation Maintenance Technician for night shifts to ensure the smooth operation of production machines. Responsibilities include troubleshooting injection molding machines, maintaining automation systems, and conducting preventative maintenance. Ideal candidates will have experience in machinery maintenance, good mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work independently.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) match

Employee Assistance Program

O-Cedar product giveaways

Qualifications

• Experience in injection molding, assembly, and automation repair required.
• Knowledge of auxiliary equipment like hydraulics and mold temperature controllers.
• Ability to read mechanic and pneumatic drawings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain injection molding machines and PET Fiber Extrusion Lines.
• Troubleshoot and repair automation systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance as scheduled.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Knowledge of automation systems

Diagnostic skills

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Associate’s degree

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

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Troubleshoot and maintain all injection molding machines with goal of keeping the production floor running 24/7.

PLEASE NOTE: Our current openings are for an 8-Hour (10 pm-6 am) night shift, and a 12-Hour (6 pm-6 am) rotating night shift (one week M/TU/SAT/SUN; next week W/TH/F).

Responsibilities:

• Maintain all facets of Injection Molding machines, PET Fiber Extrusion Lines, and Assembly lines. Troubleshoot equipment and repair machines.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot automation systems. Perform troubleshooting and repairs on automation systems.
• Complete work orders related to machine repairs and/or preventative maintenance, and perform preventative maintenance on machines as scheduled.
• Conduct system testing and calibration.
• Reduce downtime of machines to support production demand.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Change over on some equipment to other products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work one of our current openings - 8-Hour (10 pm-6 am) night shift, OR a 12-Hour (6 pm-6 am) rotating night shift (one week M/TU/SAT/SUN; next week W/TH/F).
• Experience in injection molding, assembly, and automation repair required. Intermediate knowledge of automation systems and components.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Experienced in electrical, process, pneumatic, and automation, with a base PLC knowledge / troubleshooting. Mechanical aptitude with ability to read mechanic and pneumatic drawings.
• Knowledge of auxiliary equipment - hydraulics, mold temperature controllers, hot runner controllers, sprue pickers, robots. Mold setup experience.
• Proficiency in using diagnostic tools and software.
• Ability to work independently on moderately complex tasks.
• 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

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Production

• Industries

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

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