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Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Full Time Technical Ikano Texas, Dallas, TX, US
3 days ago Requisition ID: 1019
General Description - 1st and 2nd Shift Positions
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving production machinery in accordance with maintenance system procedures, while serving as a primary communication channel between internal clients and the Maintenance Department. This role supports safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment.
Experience, Knowledge, and Competencies
- Technical or university‑level education (recent graduates welcome).
- 3+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.
- Experience in installation and commissioning of new machinery.
- Experience with automated processes and production equipment.
- Maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic circuits.
- Basic knowledge of facility systems (air, water, power).
- Ability to read electrical, control, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical schematics.
- Knowledge of drive parameterization, sensor adjustment, and process configuration.
- Understanding of safety components and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
- Interpretation of mechanical, structural, and machinery blueprints.
- Organizational skills, teamwork, sense of urgency, and strong problem‑solving ability.
- Mattress or furniture manufacturing experience preferred (C3, Bäumer, coilers, quilting, sewing, foam cutting, upholstery equipment).
Responsibilities
- Maintain a consistent service‑oriented attitude within the department and across other departments.
- Execute and follow up on assigned daily tasks, maintaining clear communication internally and externally.
- Perform preventive maintenance according to the schedule established by the Maintenance Manager and generate reports using company‑approved formats.
- Execute corrective maintenance effectively, document work performed and update the maintenance database.
- Perform necessary adjustments, calibrations, and corrections to operational machinery.
- Monitor the operation of assigned machinery and maintain equipment in optimal condition.
- Participate in failure analysis and root‑cause investigations.
- Provide technical training to personnel in training or operational roles.
- Work in compliance with company safety standards and maintain a healthy, safe work environment.
- Promote company values in daily activities.
- Support production by responding quickly to equipment issues to minimize downtime.
- Assist with machine setups, changeovers, and process improvements.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, TPM, 5S).
- Recommend upgrades or modifications to improve machine performance and reliability.
Preferred Technical Experience
- C3 mattress assembly equipment
- Bäumer foam cutting and processing systems
- Bed spring coilers and wire‑forming machinery
- Welding, fabrication, or machining experience
Job Requirements
- Physical ability to lift heavy objects (20 kg / 50 lbs or more).
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, and working around moving machinery.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with noise, temperature changes, and industrial equipment.
- Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, weekends, and on‑call as needed.