Lead Maintenance Technician – 3rd Shift (f/m/d)

Alto Products Corp; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Freudenberg Household Products LP (USA) in Aurora, IL is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician for the 3rd shift. The role oversees a team of 10–15 technicians, ensuring reliable operation, repair, and preventive maintenance of equipment, facilities, and systems while maintaining safety and productivity.

The position offers competitive benefits, including health insurance, a 401(k) match, paid holidays, paid time-off, and opportunities for career development within Freudenberg Group.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Leadership or lead technician experience required.
• Strong troubleshooting in: Injection molding machines, automation systems, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to read Technical manuals, Blueprints, Electrical and mechanical schematics, Ladder logic.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, CMMS, or maintenance software).
• Strong communication, leadership, and team coordination; ability to prioritize tasks.
• Technical degree or equivalent certifications preferred; automation/controls training preferred.
• Specialized training in automation or controls; experience with auxiliary equipment (compressors, chillers, dryers, etc.); material handling systems; and Fanuc robots preferred.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies preferred; ability to evaluate equipment performance and develop long-term maintenance strategies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of 10-15 maintenance technicians.
• Ensure effective operation, repair, and upkeep of equipment, facilities, and systems.
• Maintain safety, efficiency, and productivity.
• Lead a 3rd shift maintenance operation.
• Coordinate with other departments to prioritize tasks.

Skills

Leadership experience

Troubleshooting

Injection molding

Reading blueprints

Ladder logic

Microsoft Office

CMMS

Maintenance coordination

Root cause analysis

Automation controls

Equipment performance analysis

Education

Technical degree or equivalent certifications

Tools

CMMS

Maintenance software

Job description

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 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions is a Business Group of Freudenberg and a leading global supplier of branded cleaning systems as well as household and laundry care products. The portfolio includes brands such as O-Cedar®, and Vileda®. The company employs more than 3,800 people and hosts a global distribution network.

Some of your Benefits

• Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Health Insurance

• Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.

401K Match

• 401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.

Paid Holidays

• Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.

Aurora, IL

On-Site

Freudenberg Household Products LP (USA)

The expected salary for this position is $46/hour USD + $3/hour shift differential. It is dependent on skills, experience, and qualifications. In addition to base pay, this position may be eligible for a performance-based bonus. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) retirement savings with company match; paid time-off and holidays; and parental leave.

The Maintenance Technician Lead oversees a team of approximately 10 - 15 maintenance technicians, ensuring the effective operation, repair, and upkeep of equipment, facilities, and systems. This role blends technical expertise with leadership responsibilities to maintain safety, efficiency, and productivity.

**Please note this a 3rd Shift opportunity**

Lead Maintenance Technician – 3rd Shift (f/m/d)

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 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. #LI-MN

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