Maintenance Tech

Tempur Sealy International; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Competitive Medical, Dental & wellness

Disability and Life

Company Paid Retirement Plan Options

Generous Employee Purchase Discounts

Job summary

Tempur Sealy International in Kansas City, KS is hiring a Maintenance Technician to service sewing machines, automatic quilters, mechanized conveyors and building utilities. Multi-craft skills are required, including welding, electro-mechanical controls, PLC/VFD operations, basic networking and computer interfaces.

The role involves setting up, servicing and repairing equipment, performing preventive maintenance, responding to breakdowns, and ensuring machinery is safe and ready for production.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Preferred 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals, electrical schematics and to comprehend basic instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor, lead, co-workers, original equipment manufacturers technicians and other personnel.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both with peers in or outside the maintenance group as well as supervisors/management.
• Able to follow set procedures.
• Able to work productively alone or as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems in a practical, methodical way while preserving sense of urgency.
• Solid computer skills, to include data entry, Excel, and word

Responsibilities

• Build tables, racks, carts and other items needed in production areas.
• Repair and set up equipment for operators, either mechanically or by programming.
• Respond to sudden breakdowns during production.
• Diagnose problems quickly and make necessary repairs.
• Assemble and test machinery to make sure it is safe and operational before placing back into production.
• Carry out scheduled maintenance.
• Clean, oil and grease machinery.
• Inform supervisors of equipment issues and repair progress.
• Work on machines used at every stage of the production process.
• Perform building maintenance

Skills

Reading safety rules & manuals

Effective communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Ability to follow procedures

Computer skills (data entry, Excel, a

Tools

Excel

Word

Data entry

Job description

Tempur Sealy. Iconic brands. Storied history. Industry-leading innovation. Tempur Sealy is committed to improving the sleep of more people, every night, all around the world. As a leading designer, manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of bedding products worldwide, we know how crucial a good night of sleep is to overall health and wellness. Utilizing over a century of knowledge and industry-leading innovation, we deliver award-winning products that provide breakthrough sleep solutions to consumers in over 100 countries. Our highly recognized brands include Tempur-Pedic®, Sealy® and Stearns & Foster®.

We hire people who have a passion for helping others find their best night’s sleep. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Tempur Sealy!

TempurSealyis committed to improving the sleep of more people, every night, all around the world. As a leading designer, manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of bedding products worldwide, we know how crucial a good night of sleep is to overall health and wellness. Utilizing over a century of knowledge and industry-leading innovation, we deliver award-winning products that provide breakthrough sleep solutions to consumers in over 100 countries. Our highly recognized brands include Tempur-Pedic®, Sealy® and Stearns & Foster®. We hire people who have a passion for helping others find their best night’s sleep. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Tempur Sealy!

We are hiring a Maintenance Technician in our Kansas City, Kansas manufacturing facility. The Maintenance Tech will be responsible for a variety of plant equipment including sewing machines, automatic quilters, mechanized conveyors, and building utilities such as power and compressed air distribution. Multi-craft skills are required, to include, but not limited to, welding, electro-mechanical controls, PLC/VFD operations, basic networking, and computer interface controllers. A mattress production maintenance technician sets up, services and repairs mechanical and computer-controlled machinery used in mattress manufacturing.

OUR COMPANY OFFERS GREAT BENEFITS, INCLUDING:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Competitive Medical, Dental & other wellness programs
• Disability and Life
• Company Paid Retirement Plan Options
• Generous Employee Purchase Discounts

Pay: $22.91 - 32.53 per hour

WHAT YOU'LL DO (Essential Duties and Responsibilities):

• Build tables, racks, carts and other items needed in production areas
• Repair and set up equipment for operators, either mechanically or by programming
• Respond to sudden breakdowns during production
• Diagnose problems quickly and make necessary repairs
• Assemble and test machinery to make sure it is safe and operational before placing back into production
• Carry out scheduled maintenance
• Clean, oil and grease machinery
• Inform supervisors of equipment issues and repair progress
• Work on machines used at every stage of the production process
• Perform building maintenance

WHAT YOU'LL NEED (Qualifications):

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Preferred 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals, electrical schematics and to comprehend basic instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor, lead, co-workers, original equipment manufacturers technicians and other personnel.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both with peers in or outside the maintenance group as well as supervisors/management
• Able to follow set procedures
• Able to work productively alone or as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems in a practical, methodical way while preserving sense of urgency
• Solid computer skills, to include data entry, Excel, and word

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods, to sit and talk or hear.
• Position requires repetitive use of hands to touch, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is sometimes required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee will occasionally be required to climb a ladder or stairs.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.
• Ability to safely lift over 50 lbs. and move pallets of mattresses with the assistance of manual and electronic pallet jacks
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
• Safety glasses required PPE.
• Steel toes Boots

Tempur Sealy is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Tempur Sealy International is the world’s largest bedding manufacturer, with 33 state-of-the-art North American operating facilities, 38 international manufacturing plants, 750+ company-owned stores worldwide, multiple e-commerce channels, and third-party retail partners, we deliver award-winning products that provide breakthrough sleep solutions to consumers in over 100 countries.

Consider a career that offers professional growth, global impact, innovation, and excellence!

At Tempur Sealy, we care about each other, our communities, and our customers. This dedication ensures we foster a diverse workforce with a range of skill sets, perspectives, backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, and qualifications. We firmly believe that our yearly commitment to upholding our corporate social values contributes to our business's long-term success.