Maintenance Technician Apprentice
Freudenberg · Durham, NC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Freudenberg (industrial) in Durham, NC. Support maintenance activities under the guidance of experienced technicians, including assisting with equipment inspection, preventative maintenance, and basic repair tasks.
- Tools it names
- 5S
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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.
North Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 82 other live reliability postings in North Carolina.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 47%
- PLC 46%
- Welding 33%
- Tooling 24%
- EHS / safety 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Freudenberg in Durham
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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
Requirements
- ✓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
- ✓Must be able to work well with others and in a diverse workforce environment
Physical
requirements
- ✓Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- ✓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, repetitive hand/wrist movement, forearm rotation.
- ✓Manual dexterity to assist with equipment maintenance and tool use
- ✓Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment
- ✓Must be able to pass physical
requirements
to drive a forklift
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