Maintenance Tech
Sleep Number · Dallas, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 40+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 22 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Sleep Number (industrial) in Dallas, TX.
- They ask for
- 40+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Injection molding
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 145 other live reliability postings in Texas.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (40+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 54%
- PLC 33%
- Root cause 27%
- Welding 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Full description from Sleep NumberAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Documents all work performed using computer-based service reporting procedures.
- ◆Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
- ◆Uses Lockout/Tagout and other safety processes as required.
- ◆Oil, lubricate and maintain production equipment. Adhere to established PM schedules and remain in compliance with SOPs. Keep required records.
- ◆Participates in training and cross-training efforts.
- ◆Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- ◆Other duties as assigned
- ◆Locates sources of machine problems by listening to and observing a wide variety of mechanical devices in operation (including sewing, quilting, injection molding and automated assembly machines). Uses precision measuring and testing instruments to determine faults and fixes.
- ◆Determines changes in dimensional
requirements
of parts by inspecting used parts. Uses rules, calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments.
- ✓Control and minimize machine downtime by working with department managers for routing preventative and predictive maintenance.
- ✓Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
- ✓Maintains operational continuity with production and engineering teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs.
- ✓Reassemble machines, fine tunes and adjusts equipment under both static and dynamic conditions.
- ✓Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications and establishing personal networks.
Position
Requirements
- ✓High School Diploma or GED
- ✓Technical Degree Preferred
- ✓Technical Certification a plus
- ✓3-5 years maintenance experience in a high-pressure manufacturing environment or equivalent training
- ✓Ability to interpret electrical, mechanical and pneumatic schematics and blueprints
- ✓Understanding of mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems
- ✓Ability to interpret electrical, mechanical and pneumatic schematics and blueprints a plus
- ✓Strong knowledge of all electrical voltages and ability to trouble shoot electrical mechanical equipment
- ✓Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, procedures, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and regulations.
- ✓Ability to rotate into different maintenance areas seamlessly.
- ✓Excellent written communication
- ✓Ability to subtract, add, multiply and divide in all units of measure
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Sleep Number® is the leader in personalized sleep wellness. Backed by almost 40 years of innovation, Sleep Number has helped more than 16 million people achieve their best sleep. We are guided by our purpose – improving lives by personalizing sleep. This is exemplified through our 3,000+ purpose-driven team members who passionately innovate to drive value creation through our fully integrated business model, owning the process from start to finish, and care at every step.
At Sleep Number, you’ll be part of a team redefining what’s possible in sleep, health, and wellness. Backed by world-class research and continued innovation, we create mattresses with adjustable firmness, pressure relief, and temperature-balancing comfort that adapt to customers’ changing needs, night after night, year after year. Our people thrive in a culture where purpose, innovation, and customer experience drive every decision. Join us and help shape the future of sleep wellness.
Position Purpose
Sleep Number is a consumer-driven innovation company with a mission to individualize sleep experiences. In order to deliver on our customer promise, we are continuously seeking great talent within our manufacturing facilities. The Maintenance Technician I will play a critical role of increasing operational efficiency of manufacturing plants by providing maintenance support for all production equipment including sewing, quilting, injection molding and automated assembly machines. Provides preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, fine tuning and optimizing of all plant equipment to reduce downtime and increase product quality. Works directly with machine operators, department heads and engineering departments to ensure smooth operations in the production areas.
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