Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

Freudenberg Performance Materials LP; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA) in Asheville, NC invites students into a Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship as part of the EDU Co-Op/ Dual Student Program. You will gain hands-on maintenance experience on real equipment while studying in parallel, building skills in troubleshooting and continuous improvement on a global manufacturing line.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; preferred are basic mechanical/electrical knowledge and familiarity with PLCs or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; an associate degree in a related technical field is preferred.
• 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) is preferred.
• Ability to use diagnostic tools, including a multimeter, to test and troubleshoot electrical circuits.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of AC/DC drives and basic temperature and pressure control systems.

Responsibilities

• Combine hands-on experience at Freudenberg Performance Materials 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 company headcount.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Diagnostic tools usage

PLC knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in a related technical field preferred

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Foxboro I/A

Multimeter

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Some of your Benefits

• Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.
• Cafeteria/ Canteen: We offer fresh food on-site, both hot and cold.
• Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.
• Safe Environment: We strive to ensure safety remains a top priority, and provide a stable environment for our employees.
• Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Asheville, NC

On-Site

Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA)

Ready to kick-start your career while still in school? The FPM EDU Co-Op / Dual Student Program gives students the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience alongside experienced professionals at Freudenberg Performance Materials. As a Maintenance Technician Apprentice, you'll apply what you learn in the classroom to real equipment, processes, and projects, building skills that employers value and gaining insight into a global manufacturing environment.

This program is ideal for curious, motivated learners looking to develop technical expertise, professional confidence, and a strong foundation for future career opportunities.

Program Details: Temporary apprenticeship assignment with a defined duration. Participants are tracked separately from regular employee headcount.

Employee Type: Apprentice (Fixed Term)

Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

Responsibilities

• Combine hands‑on experience at Freudenberg Performance Materials 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 company headcount.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 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 industrial control systems (such as Foxboro I/A) preferred.
• Ability to use diagnostic tools, including a multimeter, to test and troubleshoot electrical circuits.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of AC/DC drives and basic temperature and pressure control systems.

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.