Maintenance Technician

Freudenberg Group; Cleveland (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group is seeking a maintenance professional to optimize layouts, perform preventive maintenance, and repair production equipment. You will troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic systems while following safety standards.

Strong analytical skills and the ability to work 2nd or 3rd shift, including overtime, are essential. PLC knowledge and blueprints interpretation are a plus, and professional-level English is preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma in an industrial-maintenance field or 5+ years' experience repairing process equipment.
• Interpret schematics and blueprints with ease.
• PLC knowledge and hydraulic experience are a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to work 2nd or 3rd shift and overtime.
• Professional-level English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Optimize layouts by safely moving equipment to improve production layouts.
• Complete preventive maintenance and efficiently navigate work orders and time-logging systems.
• Maintain and repair production equipment; troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic systems, and facility issues.
• Follow safety protocols and local/site standards during troubleshooting and repairs.
• Perform routine checks and preventive maintenance; identify additional tasks for the schedule.
• Collaborate with team members to drive projects and provide creative solutions.
• Assist in breakdown troubleshooting and propose solutions to minimize downtime.
• Identify and report issues during tasks and resolve when resources allow.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

PLC knowledge

Blueprints interpretation

Communication

Education

Diploma in industrial-maintenance

Tools

Hydraulics knowledge

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:

A valid diploma in an industrial-maintenance related field or a minimum of 5 years of experience with process equipment repair and troubleshooting.

PLC knowledge and troubleshooting experience a plus

Hydraulics experience a plus.

Must possess ability to interpret schematics and blueprints.

Preferred knowledge and experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems

Must have very strong analytical skills.

Must be willing to work 2nd or 3rd shift

Ability to work overtime, weekends, and flexible schedules.

Ability to carry out instructions given in written, oral or diagram form.

Participates as an Emergency Action Team Member.

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.

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