Senior Maintenance Technician - 1st shift

Comfort Research; Tarboro (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Culture Awards program

Several paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Growing family bonus & extra PTO

Referral Bonus program

401(k) match

Health insurance plans with premiums

Dental and vision coverage

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Product allowances & discounts

Job summary

Comfort Research is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician (Facilities & Operations) to lead maintenance across facility and production systems, driving reliability and mentoring technicians. You will troubleshoot complex issues, design improvements, and coordinate with engineering and operations to enhance safety and efficiency.

Standard shift is 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with a weekly pay schedule.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in industrial and facilities maintenance with advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Deep knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and control systems in manufacturing.
• Strong background in facility infrastructure maintenance (HVAC, power distribution, plumbing).
• Leadership in technical projects and mentoring junior staff.
• Ability to interpret schematics, blueprints and manuals.
• Experience with continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate company values, lead maintenance across facility and production systems.
• Serve as SME for troubleshooting complex mechanical, electrical and programmatic issues.
• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize uptime.
• Partner with engineers to implement process and equipment improvements.
• Guide machine installation, commissioning, and system upgrades.
• Oversee HVAC, electrical distribution, water and compressed-air systems.
• Lead root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Develop maintenance SOPs, troubleshooting guides and training materials.
• Develop and deliver training for associate- and mid-level technicians.
• Coordinate major repair projects, vendor management and contractor oversight.
• Track and analyze maintenance data to drive reliability and efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to LOTO, OSHA, NFPA and other regulatory requirements.
• Act as technical advisor to operations leadership for capital planning and reliability.
• Provide after-hours support and coordinate emergency maintenance.
• Support Operations Team in shared goals and initiatives.
• Have fun!
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Project management

Vendor coordination

Reading schematics

HVAC

Electrical distribution

Control systems

Pneumatic systems

Mechanical systems

Regulatory compliance

Education

Certified Master Electrician

Programmer

Licensed Boiler technician

Certified Welder

Job description

The Senior Maintenance Technician (Facilities & Operations) is a technical expert responsible for leading maintenance efforts across both facility and production systems. This role drives equipment reliability, leads troubleshooting efforts for complex issues, and mentors the maintenance team. The Senior Technician collaborates with engineering and operations to design and implement long‑term improvements to safety, efficiency, and reliability.

Position Details

• Shift Times: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday – Friday
• Pay Schedule: Weekly

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the Core Values of Comfort Research in daily actions, execution of tasks, and interactions with others.
• Serve as the subject‑matter expert for troubleshooting complex mechanical, electrical, and programmatic issues across the facility and manufacturing systems.
• Lead advanced preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime.
• Partner with engineers to implement process and equipment improvements.
• Guide machine installation, commissioning, and system upgrades.
• Oversee facility maintenance, including HVAC, electrical distribution, water, and compressed‑air systems.
• Lead root‑cause analysis for major equipment or facility failures and implement corrective actions.
• Develop technical documentation, including maintenance SOPs, troubleshooting guides, and training materials.
• Develop and deliver training for associate‑ and mid‑level technicians.
• Coordinate major repair projects, including vendor management and contractor oversight.
• Track and analyze maintenance data to drive reliability and efficiency initiatives.
• Ensure strict adherence to lockout/tagout (LOTO), OSHA, NFPA, and other regulatory requirements in all maintenance activities.
• Act as a technical advisor to operations leadership, contributing input for capital planning, facility upgrades, and long‑term reliability strategies.
• Provide after‑hours technical support and coordinate emergency maintenance response when needed.
• Support Operations Team in shared goals & initiatives.
• Have fun!
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Benefits

Here at Comfort Research, we believe that the health and well‑being of our Ambassadors and their families is critical to their success in the workplace. Comfort Research offers a generous benefits program that includes:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan that begins accruing upon hire for eligible Ambassadors
• Culture Awards program with opportunities to win cash prizes or extra PTO in addition to company‑wide recognition
• Several paid holidays throughout the year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Growing family bonus & extra PTO for new parents
• Referral Bonus program
• 401(k) program with generous company match
• A variety of health insurance plans to choose from with company contributions to premiums
• Dental, vision, and other ancillary insurance coverages available
• Company‑paid Short‑Term Disability coverage
• Company‑paid Life Insurance policy
• Free product allowances & product discounts

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in industrial and facilities maintenance, with advanced expertise in troubleshooting and repair.
• Extensive experience and in‑depth knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control systems within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in facility infrastructure maintenance (HVAC, chillers, power distribution, plumbing).
• Certified Master Electrician, Programmer, Licensed Boiler technician, and Certified Welder (having all skills/certifications preferred).
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and mentor junior staff.
• Skilled in interpreting complex schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Demonstrated success in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.
• Excellent project management and vendor coordination skills.