Mold & Automation Maintenance Technician

freudenberg; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg is seeking a maintenance professional in the United States for evergreen opportunities across shifts. The role prioritizes experience with plastic injection molding and automation, with duties spanning machine repairs, preventive maintenance, and system calibration.

Applicants should indicate preferred shift and relevant skill set. Additionally, candidates should be comfortable reading schematics, performing diagnostics, and coordinating with engineers.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Experience in plastic injection molding, assembly, and/or automation repair.
• Automation candidates: PLC troubleshooting and mechatronics background.
• Injection molding candidates: knowledge of hydraulics, mold temperature controllers, sprue pickers, robots.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics; proficient in English.

Responsibilities

• Complete work orders related to machine repairs.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance to maximize uptime.
• Identify potential system failures and stock critical components to reduce downtime.
• Conduct system testing and calibration.
• Read technical drawings and schematics.
• Change over on equipment to other products.
• If assigned to Injection Molding - maintain molding machines, PET extrusion lines, and assembly lines.
• If assigned to Automation - install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automation systems, robotic arms, PLC systems, and conveyor systems.
• Work with industrial robotic devices, cobots, AGV / AMR, vision systems, electrical systems, and manufacturing automation systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical

Mechanical

Reading schematics

English

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

PLC systems

Robotics

Diagnostics tools

Mold equipment

Job description

Freudenberg is seeking a maintenance professional in the United States for evergreen opportunities across shifts. The role prioritizes experience with plastic injection molding and automation, with duties spanning machine repairs, preventive maintenance, and system calibration.

Applicants should indicate preferred shift and relevant skill set. Additionally, candidates should be comfortable reading schematics, performing diagnostics, and coordinating with engineers.