Maintenance Equipment Mechanic

Freudenberg Group; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group in Bristol, VA is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to optimize layouts, minimize downtime, and maintain production equipment across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and teamwork to keep operations running smoothly.

You will perform routine preventive maintenance, troubleshoot complex issues, and propose practical solutions to reduce downtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred or compensating years of experience.
• Specified years of industry-relevant professional experience.
• Certifications, system experience, and relevant training.
• Professional-level English language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Optimize layouts by safely moving equipment to improve production efficiency.
• Minimize downtime through preventive maintenance and efficient work order logging.
• Maintain and repair production equipment; troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ensure safety by following protocols and standards.
• Perform routine maintenance checks and schedule preventive tasks.
• Collaborate with team to solve problems and drive innovative solutions.
• Troubleshoot breakdowns and propose options to management to reduce downtime.
• Identify and report new issues during tasks; resolve when possible.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Customer focus

Innovation

Execution

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

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.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Relevant Field; advanced degree preferred or compensating years of experience
Specified Years of Industry-relevant professional experience
Relevant certifications, system experience, and training
Professional-Level English language skills preferred

Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while engaging proactively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
Value for Customers: Anticipates, understands and meets internal/external customers’ needs and expectations. Develops solutions based on a customer centric approach.
Innovation: Drives and supports innovative ideas, while taking informed risks to seek and develop new or improved solutions.
Drive & Execution: Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action. Explores new ways and pursues new opportunities.

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.

Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership