Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

emplify GmbH; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity & Inclusion

Cafeteria/ Canteen

Paid Holidays

Personal Development

Job summary

Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA) is offering a Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship for students and early-career talent. The program blends hands-on maintenance work with classroom learning to develop skills in troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and continuous improvement at a global manufacturing site.

The apprenticeship emphasizes problem-solving, teamwork, safety, and exposure to modern industrial technologies, with a fixed-term assignment designed for professional growth

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in a technical field preferred.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in a related technical field (preferred)

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Foxboro I/A control systems

Job description

place Asheville calendar_today 26.08.2026 business Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA)

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. Freudenberg Performance Materials is part of the Freudenberg Group and a leading global supplier of innovative technical textiles for a broad range of markets: From apparel, automotive, building materials, civil engineering, energy, filter media, healthcare and to building interiors and more. Join our team and shape the future of innovation with us! Discover our world at www.freudenberg-pm.com.

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.

Some of your Benefits

Diversity & Inclusion

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.

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.

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.