Maintenance Technician

Welspun USA inc; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Welspun USA is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician 1 to help maintain the reliability, safety, and efficiency of a pillow-manufacturing plant in Las Vegas, NV. You will support production equipment including pillow-filling lines, sewing machines, and packaging equipment, performing routine building and facility maintenance.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, electrical troubleshooting skills, fabrication and repair ability, and a proactive approach to learn new equipment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Typically 2–5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong hands-on mechanical skills and problem solving.
• Electrical troubleshooting ability within safety boundaries.
• Fabrication and repair using hand/power tools.
• Ability to read technical diagrams and schematics.
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Initiative to learn new equipment, including sewing machines.
• Ability to perform minor building/office repairs.
• Ability to operate forklifts and scissor lifts when trained.

Responsibilities

• Repair, adjust, and maintain industrial machinery and equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on pillow-filling and sewing machines.
• Respond to breakdowns, diagnose faults, and verify safe operation.
• Read manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics for repairs.
• Learn operating principles and maintenance for new equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical systems and components.
• Fabricate or repair brackets and fixtures for equipment.
• Maintain clean and organized maintenance areas.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Fabrication and repair

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification or associate degree in mechanical/electrical/industrial maintenance

Tools

CMMS familiarity

Job description

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Maintenance Technician

10 DIVISION Full Time Las Vegas, NV, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1024

Salary Range: $28.00 To $29.00 Hourly

About the Role

Welspun USA is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician 1 to help maintain the reliability, safety, and efficiency of a bed pillow manufacturing plant. This position supports production equipment, including pillow-filling lines, sewing machines, packaging equipment, and related machinery, while also performing routine building and facility maintenance. The successful candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, practical electrical troubleshooting skills, fabrication and repair ability, sound analytical judgment, and the initiative to learn unfamiliar equipment and processes.

Key Responsibilities

Production Equipment Maintenance

• Repair, adjust, and maintain industrial machinery, motors, and production equipment using hand tools, power tools, precision instruments, and technical documentation.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on pillow-filling equipment, sewing machines, conveyors, packaging equipment, and related production machinery.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns, diagnose faults, make authorized repairs, and verify safe, proper operation before returning equipment to production.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, sketches, and mechanical drawings to support maintenance and repairs.
• Learn the operating principles, setup requirements, and maintenance procedures for new and existing equipment, including industrial sewing machines.

Mechanical, Electrical, and Fabrication Work

• Troubleshoot mechanical systems and components such as bearings, belts, chains, pulleys, shafts, gearboxes, motors, pneumatic components, and machine assemblies.
• Use appropriate test instruments and electrical diagrams, within training and authorization, to troubleshoot motors, switches, sensors, wiring, relays, and basic control circuits.
• Fabricate, modify, fit, or repair brackets, guards, mounts, fixtures, and other approved machine or facility components using suitable tools and methods.
• Perform basic metalworking, drilling, cutting, tapping, or welding only when trained, authorized, and equipped for the task.
• Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to identify root causes, reduce repeat failures, and recommend practical improvements to equipment reliability and maintainability.

Building and Facility Maintenance

• Perform routine building maintenance and minor repairs involving doors, hardware, workstations, walls, flooring, fixtures, and other facility components.
• Assist with minor plumbing, office repairs, lighting checks, and general facility upkeep within the limits of training and authorization.
• Identify and report issues involving building systems, ventilation, compressed air, utilities, or structural conditions; coordinate specialized work with the supervisor or qualified contractors.
• Maintain clean, orderly maintenance and work areas and dispose of recyclable and other materials in accordance with plant procedures.

Preventive Maintenance and Work Documentation

• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance tasks and accurately document labor, parts used, findings, and corrective actions in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Communicate equipment condition, outstanding repairs, parts needs, and potential production impacts to the supervisor and affected production personnel.
• Review equipment history and recurring maintenance issues to help identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Maintain tools, spare parts, and maintenance equipment in a safe and organized condition.

Safety and General Duties

• Follow company safety policies, applicable OSHA requirements, machine guarding requirements, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety vest, safety glasses, steel- or alloy-toe footwear, hard hat, and gloves, as required for the task and work area.
• Operate forklifts and scissor lifts only when trained, evaluated, and authorized; follow applicable procedures for battery charging or changing and propane cylinder handling.
• Use safe work practices when handling tools, working at heights, performing fabrication, or servicing electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Support production and facility priorities, work cooperatively with other departments, and perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Typically 2–5 years of experience in industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, or facilities maintenance, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Strong hands-on mechanical skills and the ability to diagnose and repair equipment problems systematically.
• Practical electrical troubleshooting skills and an understanding of safe electrical work boundaries.
• Fabrication and repair skills, including confident use of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams, sketches, equipment manuals, and basic electrical or mechanical schematics.
• Analytical thinking, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a methodical approach to troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Initiative and willingness to learn new equipment, processes, and maintenance techniques, including sewing machines and pillow-manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to perform minor building, plumbing, and office repairs within training and authorization.
• Ability to operate forklifts and scissor lifts when properly trained and authorized.
• Commitment to safe work practices, housekeeping, teamwork, dependable attendance, and clear communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical certification or associate degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial maintenance, or a related field.
• Experience maintaining automated material-handling systems, textile equipment, sewing machines, filling equipment, conveyors, or packaging machinery.
• Experience using a CMMS to manage preventive maintenance schedules, work orders, and equipment history.
• Familiarity with lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and applicable OSHA safety practices.
• Basic fabrication or welding experience and the ability to identify opportunities for equipment improvements.
• Experience troubleshooting pneumatic systems, sensors, motors, and electromechanical equipment.

Performance Expectations

• Complete assigned maintenance work safely, correctly, and within reasonable timeframes while minimizing disruption to production.
• Document work orders accurately and complete scheduled preventive maintenance on time.
• Demonstrate initiative by identifying maintenance needs, communicating concerns early, and following issues through to resolution.
• Show measurable growth in knowledge of plant equipment, especially sewing machines and other equipment requiring specialized troubleshooting.
• Maintain professional conduct, good housekeeping, and constructive working relationships with production and facility teams.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The role is performed in a manufacturing plant and warehouse environment and may involve standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing approved access equipment, working around moving machinery, and lifting or moving tools and parts. Work may involve exposure to noise, dust, temperature variation, and other typical manufacturing conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.