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

000321 Freudenberg Household Products LP (USA); South Dakota; On-site; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Household Products LP (USA) is seeking aMaintenance Lead for our South Dakota facility. You will supervise, train, and support maintenance staff while coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance across mechanical, electrical, and facility systems.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing maintenance, strong troubleshooting in injection molding and automation, and the ability to read manuals, schematics, and ladder logic.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Leadership or lead technician experience is 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 skills.
• Technical degree or equivalent certifications preferred.
• Specialized training in automation/controls and experience with auxiliary equipment and Fanuc robots preferred.

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 records of maintenance activities, inspections, and equipment status.
• Inventory Management: Monitor and manage tools, parts, and supplies.
• Overtime availability: Ability to work overtime as needed.
• 3rd shift availability: 10 pm - 6 am Sunday night through Friday morning.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Root cause analysis

Automation experience

Injection molding

Education

Technical degree or certs

Tools

CMMS

Job description

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

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 expected hourly rate for this position is $46/hour + $3/hour shift differential.

Compensation for this position will be determined by the candidate's qualifications, experience, education, and overall alignment with the role's responsibilities.

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.

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