Manufacturing Reliability Technician - Continuous Improvement

Job Description

Job Description

Own uptime. Advance your craft. Help people sleep better.

Serta Simmons Bedding—makers of Serta, Beautyrest, Simmons, and Tuft & Needle—has a 220-year story. The next chapter includes you: a reliability-focused technician who blends deep technical savvy with leadership and a passion for continuous improvement.

Picture this

A packaging robot faults as a rush order begins. You isolate the issue by reading P&IDs and schematics, validate signals in the PLC, swap a suspect sensor, then harden the fix with a preventive task in the CMMS. Later, you coach a junior mechanic through a pneumatic diagnosis, log data for trend analysis, and propose a minor equipment upgrade that lifts yield—and safety. That’s a win for the team and for our customers.

Perks that start when you do

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage from day one
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• 12 company holidays
• Sick days
• Employee discounts
• Referral Bonus

Your impact

• Maintain and repair complex mechanical, electrical, PLC, robotic, and pneumatic systems with minimal supervision
• Diagnose rare, cross-functional faults using advanced tools and methods
• Serve as a technical leader—mentor peers, lead training, and elevate PM standards
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Engineering on process improvements
• Recommend upgrades/modifications to improve performance, yield, and reduce downtime
• Execute preventive maintenance plans to raise reliability and minimize unscheduled downtime
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Capture performance data; write detailed reports on repairs, modifications, and procedures with improvement recommendations
• Model a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with OSHA and company policies
• Continuously grow your technical and leadership skills; take on progressively complex projects and share knowledge

Skills that set you up to win

• Advanced mechanical aptitude; can interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
• Fluent with CMMS, Excel, and Word; able to read and interpret P&ID diagrams
• Expert troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and automated systems
• Proficient with diagnostic tools and precision measuring instruments
• Clear communicator who mentors effectively and partners well with engineers and leaders

Background we’re looking for

• 3+ years of maintenance experience with mechanical, electrical, PLC controls, robotics, pneumatics, and automation
• High School diploma or GED required
• Associates degree or certifications (mechanical, electrical, PLC, etc.) preferred
• Maintenance certifications or advanced technical training a plus
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience highly desirable
• Leadership/mentoring experience in a maintenance environment highly preferred
• Manufacturing or industrial experience; bedding or related industries preferred

Where and how you’ll work

• Stand and walk at least 8 hours daily (or longer with overtime) and lift up to 120 pounds multiple times per hour; team lifting required for heavy loads
• Fast-paced manufacturing with noise, hot materials, and chemicals; PPE required
• Flexible availability for potential overtime, weekends, and night shifts

Additional information

• Employees are required to comply with COVID policies established by a vendor or customer.
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: Maintenance: 2 years (Preferred); 2 to 4 years at a manufacturing plant as a Maintenance Tech
• License/Certification: Driver's License (Preferred)
• Work Location: In person

Technical proficiencies

• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Industrial Electrical Systems
• Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
• Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Machine Safety Inspections

Our promise

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination, with respect to all terms and conditions of employment, based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed/religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping or expression), medical condition genetic information (including family medical history), or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

SSB will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who need them, as required by law.