Maintenance Technician Apprentice

About the role

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.

Durham, NC On-Site Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA)

You support our team as Maintenance Technician Apprentice

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance activities under the guidance of experienced technicians, including assisting with equipment inspection, preventative maintenance, and basic repair tasks
• Participate in both mechanical and electrical maintenance activities to develop multi-craft skills and understanding of plant systems
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment issues by observing, supporting, and learning diagnostic processes used by maintenance technicians
• Follow all established safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), PPE requirements, and safe maintenance practices
• Observe and assist with equipment disassembly, repair, and reassembly activities to build technical knowledge and hands-on capability
• Support documentation of maintenance activities, including work orders, inspections, and basic reporting requirements
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and organized condition in accordance with 5S and housekeeping standards
• Participate in structured mentorship phases, including both mechanical and electrical rotations, to develop a broad understanding of maintenance operations
• Attend and complete required coursework through an approved Mechatronics Engineering Technology program while applying learned concepts in the workplace
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn, take direction, and actively engage in both academic and hands-on training components
• Demonstrate ownership of safety, learning progression, and adherence to established maintenance procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of training and development in maintenance operations

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Enrollment in, or willingness to enroll in, an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) program in Mechatronics Engineering Technology or a related field
• Strong interest in mechanical and electrical systems and maintenance operations
• Ability to follow instructions, learn new tasks, and apply technical concepts
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Basic math skills and ability to read measuring devices (preferred)
• Ability to work well with others and in a diverse workforce environment
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to withstand prolonged periods of standing
• Ability to sit, stand for the majority of the shift
• Ability to walk, jump, twist, turn, stop, bend, push, pull, squat, crawl, kneel, climb, balance, drive, reach above shoulder, perform repetitive hand/wrist movement, forearm rotation
• Manual dexterity to assist with equipment maintenance and