Lead Maintenance Technician – Plant Equipment & Safety

Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC; West Coxsackie (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

401K with company match

Paid Time Off / Vacation

12 company holidays

Sick days

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Discount programs

Job summary

Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC is seeking a Plant Maintenance Supervisor to organize and lead the daily maintenance function at the plant. You will supervise equipment, tools, facilities, and grounds, ensuring cost control and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities include installing, repairing, and inspecting equipment, designing preventive maintenance, training production staff, and coordinating with vendors.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent (minimum of some college level classes preferred)
• 5+ years of relevant training in one or more of the maintenance trades to perform class of work ordinarily required of a journeyman in these trades, with prior lead/supervisory and/or in bedding industry experiences preferred
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic tools
• Familiarity with safety programs and OSHA and environmental issues in manufacturing environment
• Proficient with MS Office

Responsibilities

• Organizes and supervises the daily maintenance function for the Plant including equipment, tools, facilities and grounds while controlling related costs.
• Installs, maintains, repairs, adjusts, troubleshoots, and inspects equipment and tools. Documents maintenance work performed and maintains related records and files.
• Designs, implements, and manages a preventive maintenance program for all mechanical equipment and tools.
• Oversees general maintenance to plant structure and grounds and performs electrical and light plumbing work as needed.
• Trains and provides direction to production staff regarding machine and equipment usage.
• Develops, selects and negotiates with vendors and outside contractors for parts, some equipment/tools and specialized repair or installation services in coordination with the Plant Manager. Places orders with vendors, completes related paperwork and follows up as needed.
• Assists with the development and implementation of Plant safety programs. Assists with investigations of work-related accidents or sabotage that involve machines, equipment and/or tools.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends in the field and maintains appropriate licensure or certifications. Attends appropriate training programs to remain current on machines, equipment, and other maintenance related areas.
• Communicates regularly with internal Plant contacts to coordinate matters related to maintenance of equipment. Provides input for the annual Plant budget and capital expenditures planning. Identifies systems and procedures designed to improve operations.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

5+ years maintenance experience

Mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and

Safety programs and OSHA familiarity

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent, some college preferred

Job description

Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC is seeking a Plant Maintenance Supervisor to organize and lead the daily maintenance function at the plant. You will supervise equipment, tools, facilities, and grounds, ensuring cost control and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities include installing, repairing, and inspecting equipment, designing preventive maintenance, training production staff, and coordinating with vendors.