
Plant Maintenance, Operations, Maintenance Specialist
Freudenberg · Morganfield, KY
- Level
- Specialist
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 15 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A specialist reliability role at Freudenberg (industrial) in Morganfield, KY. Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC systems (Allen Bradley / Siemens) to ensure efficient machine operation.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- OEE, PLC, Robotics, Automation
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Reliability Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $105k–$140k.
Median of the low and high ends of 168 live postings that list pay, out of 430 reliability engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 429 other live reliability postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $105k–$140k, from 168 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 53%
- ✓ Team leadership 31%
- ✓ Automation 26%
- FMEA 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for OEE, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Freudenberg
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Bring proof to the interview
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This plant: Freudenberg in Morganfield
6 other open roles at this site.
- Quality Engineer · Quality
- Vulcanization Process Engineer · Process
- Automation & Assembly Process Engineer · Controls
- Process Engineer · Process
- Maintenance Supervisor · Reliability · Supervisor
- Maintenance Technician · Reliability · Technician
Full description from FreudenbergAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
Automation & Controls
Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC systems (Allen Bradley / Siemens) to ensure efficient machine operation.
Perform diagnostics on control circuits, sensors, and communication networks; implement corrective actions with minimal supervision.
Maintain and back up PLC programs and related documentation; assist in control upgrades and integration of new equipment.
Electrical & Mechanical Systems
Independently perform advanced electrical wiring and troubleshooting for 24V, 110V, 220V, and 480V systems, ensuring compliance with NEC and NFPA 70E standards.
Diagnose and repair electrical faults, including short circuits, grounding issues, and component failures, minimizing downtime.
Execute PMs and rebuilds on motors, drives, and servo systems, maintaining alignment, calibration, and motor performance.
Robotics & Automation Equipment
Write, modify, and optimize programs for robots including calibration and system integration with PLCs, sensors, and vision systems.
Perform robot PMs including inspection, cleaning, lubrication, and calibration; ensure motion paths and tool offsets meet production accuracy requirements.
Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults on robots to minimize cycle loss and improve repeatability.
Press and Production Equipment
Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on Rubber Presses (Rep/LWB) and similar hydraulic or servo-driven machines.
Calibrate temperature, pressure, and motion profiles to maintain process control and quality standards.
Identify and replace faulty sensors, valves, or heating elements; verify system operation post-maintenance.
Vision & Quality Systems
Troubleshoot and adjust vision systems used in inspection and automation processes.
Support program adjustments and calibration to maintain detection accuracy and reject control.
Assist with system integration between vision, robotics, and PLC controls.
Technical Documentation & Compliance
Accurately document wiring changes, program modifications, PM results, and repair actions in CMMS.
Follow all safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout, arc-flash, and electrical PPE protocols per NFPA 70E.
Maintain compliance with all company policies, maintenance procedures, and regulatory standards.
Leadership & Continuous Improvement
Provide mentorship to junior technicians through on-the-job training and troubleshooting guidance.
Participate in continuous improvement projects targeting OEE, scrap reduction, and equipment reliability.
Collaborate cross-functionally with production, quality, and engineering to implement process improvements.
Qualifications
Technical degree, industrial maintenance certification, or equivalent experience.
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in industrial maintenance or automation support, preferably within automotive manufacturing.
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Technical Proficiency
PLC Programming (Allen Bradley, Keyence)
Robotics Programming & Calibration (Fanuc, Moto man, Universal)
Electrical & Control Wiring (24V–480V)
Servo & VFD Drive Configuration
Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems
Vision Systems (Keyence, Cognex preferred)
Reading Electrical Schematics, Diagrams & Prints
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