Lead Maintenance Technician – Robotics, PLC & Lean

Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Annual HSA contribution

401K with company match

Paid Time Off / Vacation

12 company holidays

Sick days

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Job summary

Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB) is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform complex repairs and lead a team of mechanics. You will troubleshoot across mechanical, electrical, PLC, robotics, and pneumatic systems and mentor junior staff.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, safety, and cross-functional collaboration to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime. Experience with Lean/Six Sigma is a plus.

Qualifications

• 4+ years hands-on maintenance experience (mechanical, electrical, PLC, robotics, pneumatics).
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma desirable.
• Experience leading or mentoring teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex maintenance and repairs on equipment and systems (mechanical, electrical, PLC, robotic, pneumatics) with minimal supervision.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrequent or complex issues across multiple systems, using advanced technical skills and tools.
• Serve as a technical leader within the maintenance team.
• Mentor and coach less experienced mechanics, providing guidance on troubleshooting, repair procedures, and preventive maintenance techniques.
• Lead training efforts to develop the skills and capabilities of junior and mid-level mechanics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements.
• Recommend equipment upgrades and modifications to increase system performance, yield, and reduce downtime.
• Plan and perform preventative maintenance to minimize unscheduled downtime and increase reliability.
• Perform root cause analysis on equipment failures and take corrective action to prevent recurrence.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Excel

Word

Job description

Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB) is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform complex repairs and lead a team of mechanics. You will troubleshoot across mechanical, electrical, PLC, robotics, and pneumatic systems and mentor junior staff.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, safety, and cross-functional collaboration to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime. Experience with Lean/Six Sigma is a plus.