Sr. Engineering Technician at Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC

Dunwoody, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, PLC Controls, Robotics, Pneumatics, Lean Principles, Problem Solving, Technical Analysis, Preventative Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Communication, Team Leadership, Creativity, Innovation, Customer Support

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Be Part of the Future of Sleep! At Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB), we're more than a mattress company, we're a leading global sleep company with a mission to help people sleep better so they can live healthier lives. With a 150-year heritage in delivering industry-leading sleep solutions, we own iconic brands including Serta®, Beautyrest®, Simmons® and Tuft & Needle®. What You'll Do: We’re seeking a skilled and hands-on Senior Engineering Technician to support our manufacturing and engineering teams in driving operational excellence. In this role, you’ll play a key part in the installation, testing, maintenance, and continuous improvement of production equipment and processes across the facility. You'll collaborate closely with engineers, maintenance, and production teams to ensure our operations run efficiently and effectively. How You'll Do It: Follows all safety policies and procedures defined by the company safety program and OSHA regulations to eliminate work related injuries. Completes assignments in an orderly and expeditious manner by taking necessary safety precautions as well as understanding and adherence to established company/departmental policies. Practices Lean principles and participates in Kaizen events and continuous improvement projects.Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of plant production and/or support equipment, and related processes. Performs highly complex equipment and system maintenance or modification tasks independently and in work teams. Evaluates and recommends equipment improvements to improve availability, capability and yield Identifies complex equipment/system malfunctions and implements effective corrective and preventive actions through a thorough application of advanced analytical and problem solving skills. Provides technical analysis of work processes, equipment design, operation, and functionality to identify opportunities for increased productivity, improved quality, or cost savings. Works with others to develop alternative solutions. Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment and systems (e.g., mechanical, electrical) Performs equipment failure analyses (including preventative and unscheduled maintenance) Troubleshoots and diagnoses difficult, infrequent problems with equipment Prepares technical reports to document equipment modifications and equipment maintenance procedures Continuously learns and applies skills and procedures while performing progressively more difficult, hazardous and technical duties related to the maintenance, modification and installation of the plant equipment and systems. Leads in AM/PM training development and implementation for standards, procedures, equipment and system operation, detailed analysis, problem solving, and troubleshooting techniques. Directly responsible for training Operators and Maintenance Technicians. Identifies and acts on opportunities to mentor and train others. Continuously works to improve personal technical and leadership skills. Develops and/or works from plans and schedules, drawings, and other written specifications, or oral instructions. Selects materials, equipment, and tools to be used. Accepts and requests increasing levels of responsibility. Documents maintenance work performed and maintains related records and files, including MSDS. Requisitions new or replacement parts, tools or equipment for the approval of the Plant Manager. In partnership with Engineering, leads the planning and installation or rearrangement of machinery or equipment. Manages individual and team jobs and/or projects to meet schedules while ensuring safety precautions and established company/departmental policies are followed. Develops and implements improvements to existing PM standards and equipment processes or initiates new standards or methods. Demonstrates a high degree of creativity and innovation related to resolving equipment problems, continuous improvements, or responding to customer requests. Provides team leadership on projects. What You'll Bring: HS diploma or GED required; Associates degree or technical certifications preferred. Must be able to read, write, and speak English Must be at least 18 years or older 5+ years relevant training in two or more maintenance trades, specifically mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, PLC controls, robotics and pneumatics. Previous experience training and/or leading others required. Knowledge of spreadsheet or database software preferred. Experience working for a bedding manufacturer and/or knowledge of sewing equipment a plus. Mechanical aptitude and ability to read blueprints and schematics. Effective organization and planning skills Demonstrates commitment to excellent customer support. Strong analytical and technical ability to problem solve Excellent communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams Shows ability to foster a working partnership through listening and understanding needs. Adapt to changing circumstances and priorities Effectively solve targeted problems Encourage and own a safe work environment Produce high quality work and services Work cooperatively with others and achieve outcomes Open to feedback and motivated to grow outside the comfort zone Communicate efficiently and effectively with others Work involves physical demands typically found in a manufacturing environment, such as but not limited to: prolonged standing, bending, lifting and/or moving materials. Full time travel required #LI-AK1 Why work at Serta Simmons Bedding? When you join SSB, you become part of a winning and diverse team that is excited and committed to helping people get better sleep. We provide inspiring career opportunities, competitive benefits, employee perks, and the chance to be part of the future of sleep. Benefits and Perks (USA, Salary non-union- optional): Health, Dental, and Vision Annual employee contribution to HSA 401K with company match Paid Time Off / Vacation 12 company holidays Sick days Company paid short- and long-term disability Paid parental leave Discount programs including Friends and family discounts Referral Bonus Tuition Reimbursement Employees are required to comply with COVID policies established by a vendor or customer. It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination, with respect to all terms and conditions of employment, based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed/religion, sex (including sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping or expression), genetic information (including family medical history), or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists. SSB will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who need them, as required by law. The hiring salary range for this position applies to where legally required, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Responsibilities

The Senior Engineering Technician will support manufacturing and engineering teams by installing, testing, maintaining, and improving production equipment and processes. This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure efficient operations and leading training for operators and maintenance technicians.