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 more than a mattress company. We're committed to protecting our communities - and the planet. In the last 10 years, Tempur Sealy has donated more than $100 million in mattresses to military personnel, first responders, disaster relief efforts and more.

Tempur Sealy is hiring a 1st shift maintenance technician at our Belmont, MS facility. The Maintenance Technician is a multi-skilled craftsperson responsible for the installation/start-up and troubleshooting of all mechanical and electrical processes used in manufacturing, as well as support equipment located in the building or on the grounds – the objective being to maximize production and functional longevity and appearance of the building, grounds and equipment.

• Competitive Pay and Bonus Plans
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Other Wellness Programs
• Disability and Life Company Paid
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan Options
• Generous Employee Purchase Discounts

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all plant machinery, equipment, building and grounds.
• Utilize 5s in the workplace, be cognizant of and use continuous improvement activities and practices, support and utilize effective root cause analysis, PM, TPM, and Best Maintenance Practices.
• Follow proscribed 5-S policies' including insuring workplace is clean at the end of job, project, or workday
• Fabricate and install special equipment as needed.
• Perform maintenance, production, or other duties as assigned. Perform and improve PM inspections, TPM events, and machinery knowledge database support.
• Meet or exceed all safety required items 5S, PPE, forklift training, aerial lift training, LOTO, and individual awareness training.

Tempur Sealy is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinitive 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.

• High level working knowledge of mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, repair, and failure diagnostics.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in troubleshooting and repair of AC and DC drives, motor controls, PLC equipment, controls, and electro/mechanical devices.
• In the areas of pneumatic and hydraulic systems use applied knowledge of PM's, diagnostics, and trouble shooting.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and mechanical diagram's ability to use basic sketches to convey ideas.
• Working knowledge of basic shop tools and machinery to properly use and direct the use of welders, oxy-acetylene torches, band saws, drill press, and hand tools.
• Develop knowledge of blade change procedures to the extent that the knowledge is used to train operators, write procedures, and diagnose problems.
• The ability to install and maintain equipment, machinery, motors, drives, conveyors, switches, blades, bearings, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems.
• Mechanical, pneumatic, electrical and hydraulic experience is a must.
• General knowledge and experience with chemical process systems including but not limited to pumps, valves, piping, control devices, gauges, and regulators is a plus.
• Experience working with 480, 240 and 110v, DC power, and control circuits.
• Arc Flash experience preferred.
  3 to 4 years plant manufacturing experience preferred.
• Two-year technical degree, Vocational, or Apprenticeship Program preferred.
• S. Diploma or GED required.
• Able to work all shifts, if needed.