Maintenance Technician

General Description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving production machinery in accordance with maintenance system procedures, while serving as a primary communication channel between internal clients and the Maintenance Department. This role supports safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment.

Experience, Knowledge, and Competencies

• Technical or university‑level education (recent graduates welcome).
• 3+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.
• Experience in installation and commissioning of new machinery.
• Experience with automated processes and production equipment.
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic circuits.
• Basic knowledge of facility systems (air, water, power).
• Ability to read electrical, control, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical schematics.
• Knowledge of drive parameterization, sensor adjustment, and process configuration.
• Understanding of safety components and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Interpretation of mechanical, structural, and machinery blueprints.
• Organizational skills, teamwork, sense of urgency, and strong problem‑solving ability.
• Mattress or furniture manufacturing experience preferred (C3, Bäumer, coilers, quilting, sewing, foam cutting, upholstery equipment).

Responsibilities

• Maintain a consistent service‑oriented attitude within the department and across other departments.
• Execute and follow up on assigned daily tasks, maintaining clear communication internally and externally.
• Perform preventive maintenance according to the schedule established by the Maintenance Manager and generate reports using company‑approved formats.
• Execute corrective maintenance effectively, document work performed and update the maintenance database.
• Perform necessary adjustments, calibrations, and corrections to operational machinery.
• Monitor the operation of assigned machinery and maintain equipment in optimal condition.
• Participate in failure analysis and root‑cause investigations.
• Provide technical training to personnel in training or operational roles.
• Work in compliance with company safety standards and maintain a healthy, safe work environment.
• Promote company values in daily activities.
• Support production by responding quickly to equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Assist with machine setups, changeovers, and process improvements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, TPM, 5S).
• Recommend upgrades or modifications to improve machine performance and reliability.

Preferred Technical Experience

• C3 mattress assembly equipment
• Bäumer foam cutting and processing systems
• Bed spring coilers and wire‑forming machinery
• Quilting machines, sewing machines, lamination systems, upholstery equipment
• PLC troubleshooting (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens)
• Welding, fabrication, or machining experience

Job Requirements

• Physical ability to lift heavy objects (20 kg / 50 lbs or more).
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, and working around moving machinery.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with noise, temperature changes, and industrial equipment.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, weekends, and on‑call as needed.