Maintenance Technician

freudenberg; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg is seeking a skilled maintenance professional to optimize layouts, minimize downtime, and repair complex production systems in our Georgia facility. You will work on mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic systems while upholding rigorous safety standards.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, proactive issue resolution, and collaborative problem-solving to keep production running smoothly and safely for our customers.

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.

Responsibilities

• Optimize layouts by safely transferring or moving equipment to improve layouts and meet production needs.
• Minimize downtime by completing preventive maintenance tasks and navigating the work order and time logging system efficiently.
• Maintain and repair production equipment; troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic systems and facility infrastructure issues.
• Follow safety protocols, local, site, and regional standards while troubleshooting and repairing equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance; complete preventive tasks on schedule and report additional tasks for the maintenance schedule.
• Collaborate with team members to accomplish projects and provide creative solutions for complex challenges.
• Assist in thoroughly troubleshooting problems during breakdowns, suggesting solutions and options to management to minimize downtime.
• Identify and report additional issues that arise during unrelated tasks, resolving them if resources permit.

Skills

Communication & Collaboration

Value for Customers

Innovation

Drive & Execution

Professional-Level English

Years of Industry Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field

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.

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