Maintenance Technician - 1st shift

Maintenance Technician (Facilities & Operations)

The Maintenance Technician ensures reliable operation of manufacturing and facility systems by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment. This role is hands-on, working closely with engineers, vendors, and operations to reduce downtime and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Position Details

Shift Times: 7:00AM - 3:30PM M-F

Pay Schedule: Weekly

Pay Rate: $23/hr

This is a seasonal full-time 90 day position with the potential of being brought on permanently given performance & business needs.

Here's What You'll Do

• Demonstrates the Core Values of Comfort Research in daily actions, execution of tasks and interactions with others.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and precision instruments to maintain and repair manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Conduct routine inspections of machinery, identifying and addressing any mechanical, electrical, or operational issues to prevent breakdowns and maintain production schedules.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions using various tools and techniques, and implement effective repair solutions in a timely manner.
• Prepare new machines for production and conduct safety and efficiency testing.
• Collect data on equipment performance and recommend improvements to reduce downtime.
• Perform general facilities maintenance tasks, including HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical systems, and building infrastructure, to ensure a safe and functional work environment.
• Coordinate with external vendors/contractors for specialized maintenance work.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels of spare parts, tools, and supplies for both production machinery and facility maintenance needs.
• Ensure strict adherence to lockout/tagout (LOTO), OSHA, NFPA, and other regulatory requirements in all maintenance activities.
• Provide training and guidance to staff as needed, sharing knowledge and best practices for equipment maintenance and facility management.
• 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.

Our Awesome 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

Who We Are

Comfort Research is leading the furniture industry in innovative and affordable design and manufacturing. We've listened to the growing demand for quality, modern, leading-edge furniture and have responded with a bang! Today, you can find our products at all your favorite retailers, like Walmart, Meijer, Bed, Bath & Beyond, and Amazon (to name a few). But that's just the beginning. We're on our way to realizing our dream of becoming the "Best Known Brand in Furniture" and we're pretty excited about it.

As we've grown, we've continued to be recognized as a Great Place to Work—and we've remained committed to building a positive culture and creating dynamic, fun atmosphere. We believe in hard work and we live by our core values of: Finding A Better Way, Doing the Right Thing, and Expecting the Best from Each Other and Ourselves. At Comfort Research, the pace is fast, the work is anything but boring, and the result is always more Comfort for All .

Requirements

• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in industrial or facilities maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills with mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to interpret schematics, diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Experience with facility systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, chillers).
• Familiarity with extrusion processes and material handling preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work off-hours and respond to emergency calls.
• Technical certification or vocational training preferred