Installation, Maintenance and Repair Tech

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Type: On-Site
Reporting to: Maintenance Manager
Company Overview: FXI is a leading producer of foam innovation in the Bedding, Furniture, Industrial, Home & Office, Healthcare, and Transportation markets. We have made it our mission to provide tailored solutions that delight our customers and consumers. With our corporate headquarters, high-tech research and development facility, and multiple manufacturing locations in North America, FXI has built a culture of innovation and achievement that is recognized by customers, suppliers and peers. Our products include finished goods, sub-assemblies, services, and raw materials for OEMs, fabricators, and retailers. You will find FXI's foam innovations inside, around, and under yourself in countless applications. Everywhere foam goes, FXI's innovations lead the way! Site Overview: Our Chattanooga, Tennessee facility is a non-union manufacturing plant with approximately 40 employees. The site specializes in producing polyurethane foam and other foam products. As a key location within FXI's manufacturing network, the Chattanooga plant is known for its strong focus on quality, safety, and operational excellence. Team members work in a collaborative, supportive environment where continuous improvement and innovation play a central role.
Job Overview: Our Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of a facility's equipment, systems, and physical infrastructure. This role involves performing routine inspections, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, completing preventive maintenance tasks, and responding to repair requests to minimize downtime. Maintenance Technicians work closely with operations teams to support production goals, maintain compliance with safety standards, and keep equipment in optimal working condition. Carry out scheduled inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and part replacements to prevent equipment failures.
Identify root causes of equipment malfunctions using diagnostic tools, manuals, and technical knowledge.
Fix or replace defective mechanical components such as bearings, belts, gears, pumps, and motors.
Ensure machines operate safely and efficiently to support continuous production or facility operations.
Interpret mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals to guide repairs and installations.
Assemble, align, and calibrate new machinery or mechanical systems.
Inspect equipment and work areas to ensure compliance with safety standards and identify potential hazards.
Track parts usage, request replacements, and ensure tools are in proper working condition.
Record repairs, parts used, downtime, and maintenance history in logs or CMMS systems.
Communicate equipment status, coordinate repairs, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
High school diploma or GED
Technical school or vocational training
Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
Strong problem solving and root cause analysis
Mechanical troubleshooting and repair
Preventive and predictive maintenance
Equipment installation, alignment, and calibration
Basic electrical knowledge (motors, sensors, wiring)
Welding, fabrication, and machining
Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Basic and optional life insurance
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts

FXI does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identify or expression, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or based on any individual's membership in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We support workplace diversity. We strongly believe that diversity contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company and better products. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can.
However, we are not able to sponsor visas.
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