Maintenance Technician Apprentice — Hands-On Training & Growth

Freudenberg Group; Asheville (NC); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group offers a fixed-term apprenticeship designed for students and early-career talent in a manufacturing setting. You will gain hands-on skills in maintenance, troubleshooting, and industrial technologies while working alongside experienced professionals on real projects that support operations.

The program emphasizes problem-solving, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement, with training tracks tracked separately from regular headcount to support professional development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree in a related technical field preferred.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and industrial maintenance systems.
• Experience or training with PLCs (Allen-Bradley) and Foxboro I/A control systems.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of AC/DC drives and temperature/pressure control systems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting training with experienced professionals.
• Apply classroom learning to real manufacturing projects.
• Develop skills in problem-solving, teamwork, safety, and modern industrial technologies.
• Engage in an apprenticeship designed for students and early-career talent.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Electrical

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree (technical)

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Foxboro I/A

Multimeter

AC/DC drives

Job description

Freudenberg Group offers a fixed-term apprenticeship designed for students and early-career talent in a manufacturing setting. You will gain hands-on skills in maintenance, troubleshooting, and industrial technologies while working alongside experienced professionals on real projects that support operations.

The program emphasizes problem-solving, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement, with training tracks tracked separately from regular headcount to support professional development.