Maintenance Technician (Manufacturing)
Tempur Sealy · Conyers, GA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 18+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Tempur Sealy (industrial) in Conyers, GA.
- They ask for
- 18+ years
- Tools it names
- Root cause, PLC
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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 40 other live reliability postings in Georgia.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (18+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 56%
- ✓ Root cause 44%
- Team leadership 34%
- Welding 24%
- Robotics 24%
- EHS / safety 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Full description from Tempur SealyAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What You’ll Do (Essential Duties and Responsibilities)
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician with strong technical expertise in electrical systems, PLC troubleshooting, servo drives, mechanical machinery, and hydraulic systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining industrial equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
- ◆PLC Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve PLC-related issues; Read and interpret ladder logic and control diagrams
- ◆Electrical Systems: Understand and work with three-phase and single-phase systems (480V, 208V, 110V); Perform electrical troubleshooting and repairs safely
- ◆Servo Motors & Drives: Troubleshoot and maintain servo motors and drive systems; Configure and calibrate motor control systems
- ◆Mechanical Systems: Maintain and repair mechanical machinery; Understand bearings, chains, trimming mechanisms, and gear systems
- ◆Hydraulic Systems: Troubleshoot pumps, valves, and hydraulic circuits; Perform preventive maintenance on hydraulic equipment
- ◆General Maintenance: Execute preventive and predictive maintenance plans; Apply 5 Whys methodology for root cause analysis
Pay Rate: $30.65 Per Hour
What You’ll Need (Qualifications)
- ✓Minimum 18 years of age
- ✓Two years maintenance experience in an industrial production environment
- ✓Background in mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical system required.
- ✓Demonstrated ability and willingness to work safely, take initiative, multi-task, and work both independently and as a part of a team.
- ✓Strong electrical background
- ✓PLC troubleshooting and programming basics
- ✓Servo drive and motor maintenance
- ✓Mechanical and hydraulic system knowledge
- ✓Ability to read schematics and technical diagrams
- ✓Analytical and problem-solving skills
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