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Plant Maintenance, Operations, Maintenance Specialist

Freudenberg · Morganfield, KY

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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

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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

Typical $105k–$140k, from 168 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Typical (5+ years)

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.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Freudenberg in Morganfield

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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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