Maintenance Technician Apprentice - Hands-On Training & Growth

Freudenberg Performance Materials; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity & Inclusion

Cafeteria on-site

Paid Holidays

Safe Environment

Personal Development

Job summary

Freudenberg Performance Materials in Asheville, NC, offers a Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship. This on-site program combines classroom learning with real equipment experience to build hands-on maintenance and technical skills.

You will work with experienced professionals, gaining knowledge in troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and continuous improvement, while pursuing technical development and a clear growth path within a global manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and industrial maintenance systems.
• Experience or training with PLCs (Allen‑Bradley) and industrial control systems (such as Foxboro I/A) preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Combine hands-on experience with classroom learning to build real-world maintenance and technical skills.
• Work alongside experienced professionals, gaining practical knowledge in troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and continuous improvement.
• Apply what you learn in your studies directly to meaningful projects that support manufacturing operations.
• Develop valuable skills in problem-solving, teamwork, safety, and modern industrial technologies.
• Explore a career path with opportunities for growth, innovation, and long-term professional development.
• Fixed-term apprentice opportunity designed for students and early-career talent, with participation tracked separately from regular headcount.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Read blueprints

Diagnostic tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in technical field

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Foxboro I/A

Industrial control systems

Job description

Freudenberg Performance Materials in Asheville, NC, offers a Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship. This on-site program combines classroom learning with real equipment experience to build hands-on maintenance and technical skills.

You will work with experienced professionals, gaining knowledge in troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and continuous improvement, while pursuing technical development and a clear growth path within a global manufacturing environment.