Maintenance Mechanic

E.S. Kluft & Company

The Standard of Luxury and Comfort

Grand Prairie, Texas

We’re seeking highly qualified, collaborative, professional, knowledgeable, and results-driven Sewing Machine Mechanics to support our growing company.

Future employees will have the opportunity to join Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance on the first of the month following date of hire. We offer 10 holidays, vacation, sick pay, and 401k employer match.

E.S. Kluft & Company is known for a long story of building only the best mattress in the U.S.! We are the company of choice for luxurious high-quality mattresses and want to be the employer of choice for your next career employment opportunity.

SUMMARY: Supports all production/facility equipment during normal operation, performs preventive maintenance on all equipment, and maintains facility in top condition.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Make equipment adjustments (timing, feed, etc.) and repair sewing & quilting machines and related equipment as necessary to address machine failures as well as quality and production issues.
• Inspect, operate, or troubleshoot machinery and related equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
• Clean or lubricate shaft, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery.
• Repair or replace defective equipment parts, using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment.
• Assist in training sewing machine operators in proper setup and operation of machines
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.
• Maintain parts inventory.
• Perform duties safely and maintain a clean and safety work environment in compliance with safety guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to two years related experience with industrial sewing machines setup, trouble shooting, repairs, and maintenance.
• Bilingual English and Spanish a plus.
• Ability to understand safety requirements.
• Ability to perform the physical labor necessary
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Continually required to walk.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Continually required to talk or hear.
• Frequently utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard. Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items less than 25 pounds / up to 25 pounds/ up to 50 pounds/ more than 50 pounds.
• Frequent work near moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally work around airborne particles. Frequent exposure to extreme heat or cold (non-weather).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• Must have experience fixing mattress industry sewing machines (Tape Edge, Quilters, etc..)

Ability to Commute:

• Grand Prairie, TX 75050 (Required)

Work Location: In person