Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (Electro‑Mechanical/PLC)

Job Description

Job Description

Ready to keep world-class bedding manufacturing on track?

Join Serta Simmons Bedding—makers of Serta, Beautyrest, Simmons, and Tuft & Needle—and be part of a 220-year legacy. We invest in your growth with training, development, and a culture that backs your career journey, plus an employee discount on everything we make.

Why you’ll want this role

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

Is this you?

• Can you diagnose tough faults across electrical, mechanical, PLC, robotics, and pneumatic systems—with minimal oversight?
• Do you enjoy mentoring others and leading hands-on training?
• Are you driven to improve processes, recommend upgrades, and reduce downtime?
• Do you thrive in a fast-paced, safety-first manufacturing environment?

What you’ll do

• Perform complex repairs and maintenance on multi-discipline equipment
• Troubleshoot infrequent, cross-system issues using advanced tools
• Lead within the maintenance team—mentor mechanics and standardize PM practices
• Partner with Production, Quality, and Engineering to optimize operations
• Plan and execute preventive maintenance to raise reliability
• Run root cause analysis; implement corrective and preventive actions
• Document work, analyze equipment data, and deliver improvement recommendations
• Champion OSHA compliance and a safety-first culture; support audits and initiatives
• Continuously expand technical and leadership skills; take on progressively complex projects

How you’ll succeed

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
• Use CMMS, Excel, and Word effectively; interpret P&ID diagrams
• Apply strong troubleshooting methods to mechanical/electrical/automated systems
• Operate diagnostic tools and precision instruments confidently
• Communicate clearly with team members, engineers, and leaders

What you bring

• 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 trade certifications or advanced technical training a plus
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience highly desirable
• Proven mentoring/leadership in a maintenance setting highly preferred
• Manufacturing or industrial experience; bedding manufacturing or related preferred

Work environment

• Stand/walk at least 8 hours per day (longer with overtime) and lift up to 120 pounds multiple times per hour; team lifting required
• Exposure to noise, hot materials, and chemicals in a fast-paced plant; PPE required
• Flexible scheduling including potential overtime, weekends, and night shifts

Details

• 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 in a manufacturing plant as a Maintenance Tech
• License/Certification: Driver's License (Preferred)
• Work Location: In person

Core 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

Equal Employment & Accessibility

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.