Mech/Tech - General Maintenance (Salary)

Sherwood Bedding Group; Kentucky; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Sherwood Bedding is seeking a skilled General Maintenance Technician to support the maintenance and repair of equipment and facility systems within our Kentucky mattress manufacturing plant. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment to minimise downtime and ensure safe, efficient operations.

Key responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance on production machinery, reading schematics, and documenting work orders while following OSHA standards and safety

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical systems and basic electrical components.
• Experience with industrial equipment, motors, conveyors, and production machinery.
• Ability to read technical manuals, diagrams, and schematics.
• Basic welding or fabrication skills are a plus.
• Ability to work independently and respond quickly to equipment issues.
• Strong attention to safety and detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production machinery and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and parts usage.
• Follow safety policies, OSHA standards, and company procedures.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure equipment operates efficiently.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Electrical basics

Reading schematics

Welding

Safety

Education

Industrial Maintenance Certification

Job description

Job Description

General Maintenance TechnicianPosition Overview

Sherwood Bedding is seeking a skilled General Maintenance Technician to support the maintenance and repair of equipment and facility systems within our mattress manufacturing plant in Kentucky. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment to ensure efficient operations and minimal downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production machinery and facility equipment.

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

• Support maintenance of mattress manufacturing equipment such as quilting machines, tape edge machines, pocket coil equipment, foam cutting machines, and assembly lines.

• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.

• Conduct routine inspections of equipment to identify potential issues before failure.

• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and parts usage.

• Follow all safety policies, OSHA standards, and company procedures.

• Work closely with production teams to ensure equipment operates efficiently.

• Maintain a clean and organized maintenance workspace.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical systems and basic electrical components.

• Experience working with industrial equipment, motors, conveyors, and production machinery.

• Ability to read technical manuals, diagrams, and schematics.

• Basic welding or fabrication skills are a plus.

• Ability to work independently and respond quickly to equipment issues.

• Strong attention to safety and detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in mattress, furniture, textile, or assembly manufacturing environments.

• Technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Technology, or related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $60,000 – $75,000 per year

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• 401(k) with company match

• Opportunities for advancement within Sherwood Bedding