Maintenance Technician
Freudenberg · Morganfield, KY
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Freudenberg (industrial) in Morganfield, KY. In addition to the requirements of Level 1 Technician the Level 2 Technician will.
- Tools it names
- PLC, Robotics, Welding
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 32 other live reliability postings in Kentucky.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 52%
- Automation 36%
- Root cause 33%
- ✓ Robotics 33%
- ✓ Welding 33%
- ✓ Team leadership 30%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Freudenberg in Morganfield
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- Automation & Assembly Process Engineer · Controls
- Process Engineer · Process
- Maintenance Supervisor · Reliability · Supervisor
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Responsibilities
Maintenance Technician Level 1
Perform assigned daily inspections, preventive maintenance and safety checks of all machines and equipment defined in the maintenance operational system and listing of Key Equipment.
Fabrication and welding of items necessary for equipment installation and maintenance
Utilize skills and knowledge to evaluate repair issues with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems of the machines
Installation of utilities to machines (electrical, pneumatic and cooling water)
Document preventive maintenance to CMM software (PMC) and corrective maintenance activities in the maintenance log book.
Maintenance Technician Level 2
In addition to the
Qualifications
Minimum of a High School diploma or GED.
Vocational training in Industrial Maintenance. Related experience with mechanical and electrical systems and controls.
Electrical, pneumatic and mechanical systems. Programming PLC’s, HMI’s and robotic systems.
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of Level 1 Technician the Level 2 Technician will
Perform midlevel programming and adjustment of PLC’s, robots and Vision inspection systems.
Interpret specifications, read schematics and manuals to determine corrective measures required for proper maintenance and repair.
Maintenance Technician Level 3
In addition to the
of Level 1 and 2 Technician, the Level 3 Technician will
Perform advanced programming and adjustment of PLC’s, robots and Vision inspection systems.
Assist maintenance supervisor in spare parts inventory control through utilization of the CMM software system
Utilize supervisory skills to manage sub projects in the Maintenance Department
Provide support and training to Level 1 and Level 2 Maintenance Technicians