Maintenance Technician

Company: Tempur-Pedic
Location: Reno
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Iconic Brands. Storied History. Industry-leading Innovation.

Tempur Sealy is opening a new facility in Reno, NV and is the world's largest bedding provider. We develop, manufacture, and market mattresses, adjustable bases, pillows, and other sleep and relaxation products. Combining a proud history and groundbreaking innovation, the company holds some of the most highly recognized brands in the industry, including Tempur, Tempur-Pedic, Cocoon by Sealy, Sealy, Sealy Posturepedic, Optimum, and Stearns & Foster.

We are looking for team members that are ready to get to work ASAP. We are currently recruiting for team members for our Maintenance Department to join our Reno team.

OUR COMPANY OFFERS GREAT BENEFITS, INCLUDING:

• Pay rate $22-$26 (depending on experience).
• All Day Shift Positions- 4/10 Work Schedule (Weekly Pay)
• Generous Paid Time Off (17 PTO days plus 12 paid holidays per year)
• Opportunity for advancement
• Competitive Medical, Dental & Vision Plans (60 day waiting period)
• Disability and Life Company Paid
• 401k Plan with company match
• Employee Purchase Discounts up to 75% off
• Employee Referral Bonus

Job Summary: We are currently recruiting for experienced MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS to join our Reno, NV team. Maintenance Technicians 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. A mattress production maintenance technician sets up, services and repairs mechanical and computer-controlled machinery used in mattress manufacturing.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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
• Build tables, racks, carts and other items needed in production areas

Requirements:

• Minimum 18 years of age
• 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 and Microsoft excel and word.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods of 8 hours or more.
• Position requires repetitive use of hands to touch, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to safely lift over 50 lbs.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
• PPE required.

To perform this job successfully, the employee must be capable of performing each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements herein are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

COVID-19 considerations:

All employees are required to wear a face covering. Face masks are available to all employees. Hand sanitizer stations are located throughout the facility. Temperatures will be checked prior to each shift for all employees.

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.

Keywords: Tempur-Pedic, Reno , Maintenance Technician, Other , Reno, Nevada