Lead Maintenance Technician – 3rd Shift (f/m/d)
Freudenberg · Aurora, IL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Freudenberg (industrial) in Aurora, IL. Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and support maintenance staff; delegate tasks and monitor performance.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Robotics, Automation, Injection molding
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$83k.
Median of the low and high ends of 39 live postings that list pay, out of 1594 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 78 other live reliability postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Typical $70k–$98k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 49%
- PLC 48%
- Welding 33%
- ✓ Automation 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Injection molding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Freudenberg in Aurora
2 other open roles at this site · 1 person we found on the reliability team.
- Industrial Maintenance Mechanic · Reliability · Technician
- Production Maintenance Technician (f/m/d) · Reliability · Technician
Full description from FreudenbergAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and support maintenance staff; delegate tasks and monitor performance.
- ◆Maintenance Operations: Coordinate and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and facility systems.
- ◆Scheduling & Planning: Organize daily work schedules, prioritize tasks, and respond to urgent repair needs.
- ◆Safety & Compliance: Enforce safety protocols and ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
- ◆Documentation: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and equipment status.
- ◆Inventory Management: Monitor and manage tools, parts, and supplies.
- ◆Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed.
- ◆Ability to work 3rd shift (10 pm - 6 am Sunday night through Friday morning).
Qualifications
- ✓Minimum 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment required (preference for high-volume manufacturing or injection molding).
- ✓Previous leadership or lead technician experience (must have led or directed others) required.
- ✓Strong troubleshooting skills required in: Injection molding machines; Automation systems; Mechanical and electrical systems.
- ✓Ability to read and interpret the following is required: Technical manuals; Blueprints; Electrical and mechanical schematics; Ladder logic.
- ✓Basic computer skills required (Microsoft Office, CMMS, or maintenance software).
- ✓Strong communication, leadership, and team coordination skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively is required.
- ✓Technical degree or equivalent technical certifications preferred.
- ✓Specialized training in automation or controls, and experience with Auxiliary equipment (compressors, chillers, dryers, etc.); Material handling systems; and Fanuc robots (programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance) preferred.
- ✓Familiarity with root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
- ✓Ability to evaluate equipment performance and develop long-term maintenance strategies preferred.
The expected hourly rate for this position is $46/hour + $3/hour shift differential. Compensation for this position will be determined by the candidate's qualifications, experience, education, and overall alignment with the role's responsibilities.
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