Maintenance Tech

Maintenance Technician

Tempur Sealy is committed to improving the sleep of more people, every night, all around the world. As a leading designer, manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of bedding products worldwide, we know how crucial a good night of sleep is to overall health and wellness. Utilizing over a century of knowledge and industry-leading innovation, we deliver award-winning products that provide breakthrough sleep solutions to consumers in over 100 countries. Our highly recognized brands include Tempur-Pedic, Sealy and Stearns & Foster. We hire people who have a passion for helping others find their best night's sleep. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Tempur Sealy!

We are hiring a Maintenance Technician in our Kansas City, Kansas manufacturing facility. The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for a variety of plant equipment including sewing machines, automatic quilters, mechanized conveyors, and building utilities such as power and compressed air distribution. Multi-craft skills are required, to include, but not limited to, welding, electro-mechanical controls, PLC/VFD operations, basic networking, and computer interface controllers.

Our company offers great benefits, including generous paid time off, competitive medical, dental & other wellness programs, disability and life company paid, retirement plan options, and generous employee purchase discounts. Pay: $22.91 - 32.53 per hour.

What You'll Do (Essential Duties and Responsibilities)

• Build tables, racks, carts and other items needed in production areas
• Repair and set up equipment for operators, either mechanically or by programming
• Respond to sudden breakdowns during production
• Diagnose problems quickly and make necessary repairs
• Assemble and test machinery to make sure it is safe and operational before placing back into production
• Carry out scheduled maintenance
• Clean, oil and grease machinery
• Inform supervisors of equipment issues and repair progress
• Work on machines used at every stage of the production process
• Perform building maintenance

What You'll Need (Qualifications)

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Preferred 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals, electrical schematics and to comprehend basic instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor, lead, co-workers, original equipment manufacturers technicians and other personnel.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both with peers in or outside the maintenance group as well as supervisors/management
• Able to follow set procedures
• Ability to work productively alone or as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems in a practical, methodical way while preserving sense of urgency
• Solid computer skills, to include data entry, Excel, and word

Work Environment/Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods, to sit and talk or hear. Position requires repetitive use of hands to touch, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee is sometimes required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee will occasionally be required to climb a ladder or stairs. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. Ability to safely lift over 50 lbs. and move pallets of mattresses with the assistance of manual and electronic pallet jacks. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Safety glasses required PPE. Steel toes Boots.

Tempur Sealy is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.