Maintenance Mechanic III

About the role

Purple is a digitally-native vertical brand with a mission to help people feel and live better through innovative comfort solutions. We believe your career at Purple will be a one-of-a-kind “Career in Comfort” because our workforce is one-of-a-kind. We are committed to a culture of collaboration where every voice is heard and understood. As an innovation company, we believe a diverse workforce brings better insights, solutions, and products.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive, and productive maintenance systems to support the site’s business goals.
• Perform emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and scheduled maintenance repairs during machine service.
• Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities.
• Apply mechanic skills including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of production machines.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test, and make adjustments.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
• Use hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report unusual situations to supervision.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

Equipment Operating Demands

• Operate forklifts.
• Operate pallet stretch-wrapping machines.
• Operate cardboard baling machines.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience working in a maintenance capacity.

Skills

• Reasoning Ability: Apply common sense to carry out detailed but uninvolved instructions and deal with problems from various situations.
• Mathematics Ability: Perform basic arithmetic operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with two-digit numbers, 10’s, 100’s, and units of measurement (inch, foot, yard, ounce, pound).
• Language Ability: Print simple sentences, series of numbers, names, and addresses; communicate in simple sentences.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, materials, and application techniques common to warehousing.
• Knowledge and skill in hazardous materials handling, application, and disposal.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally remain in a stationary position (standing or sitting) for prolonged periods.
• Adjust or move objects up to 15 pounds in all directions.
• Constantly communicate with others to exchange information.
• Perform repetitive motions involving wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned.
• Regularly talk and hear.
• Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb.
• Frequently lift and/or move items over 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Conditions

• Subject to a variety of environmental conditions, both inside and outside.
• Exposure to outside environmental conditions with no effective protection from weather.
• Exposure to extreme cold (below 32 degrees for over one hour) and extreme heat (above 100 degrees for over one hour).
• Exposure to noise levels requiring shouting to be heard.
• Exposure to vibration affecting extremities or the whole body.
• Exposure to hazards, including moving mechanical parts, electrical current, elevated working surfaces, heat, and chemicals (airborne and/or skin exposure).
• Exposure to atmospheric conditions affecting the respiratory system or skin, such as odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
• May require travel to other locations to support facility needs.

Schedule

Monday–Wednesday, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM. This full-time position is expected to work approximately 30–40 hours per week (good faith estimate; actual hours may vary based on business needs).

Pay

The compensation target for this role is $29.00–$34.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid Time Off.
• Earn a Purple mattress.
• Purple swag and products.

Why work at Purple?

• Make your mark: We value innovative thinking and empower employees to bring ideas to life.
• Gain unique experience: Be part of one of the fastest-growing companies in Utah, where your contributions matter.
• Awesome culture: Enjoy working alongside industry experts, making close friends, and participating in annual employee appreciation events.