Assembly Technician
Tempur Sealy · Charlotte, NC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 18+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Tempur Sealy (industrial) in Charlotte, NC.
- They ask for
- 18+ years
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 50 live postings that list pay, out of 825 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
North Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 22 other live manufacturing postings in North Carolina.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (18+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 43%
- FDA / GMP 30%
- Tooling 30%
- Machining 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Tempur Sealy
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- 3
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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- 5
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This plant: Tempur Sealy in Charlotte
1 other open role at this site.
- Assembly Tech - 2nd Shift · Manufacturing · Technician
Full description from Tempur SealyAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What You Will Do
- ◆Follow all safety guidelines and participate as a fully-empowered team member to achieve organization-wide goal of zero incidents
- ◆Follow specific instructions on completing tasks assigned and is able to make suggestions for improvement
- ◆Loading and unloading mattress sized foam cores from various processing machines that cut and package the cores.
- ◆Apply covers and other material to foam cores, then palletize and/or box them for shipment.
- ◆Ensures that all product is produced in accordance with the Company’s quality standards and elevates issues as needed
- ◆Occasionally fills in for other functions outside of primary work area
- ◆Maintains and cleans assigned work area
What you will need
- ✓Able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and operate machinery on a continuous basis.
- ✓Lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
- ✓Ability to work overtime and flexible hours during high demand production seasons.
- ✓Knowledge of PC usage is preferred and basic data entry operations.
- ✓Fork truck certification a plus
- ✓High School Diploma or GED preferred
- ✓Prior manufacturing experience
- ✓18+ years of age.
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Tempur Sealy. Iconic brands. Storied history. Industry-leading innovation.
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!
Our company offers great benefits, including
- •Generous Paid Time Off
- •Competitive Medical, Dental & other wellness programs
- •Disability and Life Company Paid
- •Retirement Plan Options
- •Generous Employee Purchase Discounts
We are currently recruiting for Assembly Technicians on 1st shift. Hourly Rate $ 19.90