Senior Maintenance Technician - 1st shift

POSITION DETAILS

Shift Times: 7:00AM - 3:30PM M-F
Pay Schedule: Weekly

Here's What You'll Do

• Demonstrate the Core Values of Comfort Research in daily actions, execution of tasks, and interactions with others.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for troubleshooting complex mechanical, electrical, and programmatic issues across the facility and manufacturing systems.
• Lead advanced preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime.
• Partner with engineers to implement process and equipment improvements.
• Guide machine installation, commissioning, and system upgrades.
• Oversee facility maintenance, including HVAC, electrical distribution, water, and compressed air systems.
• Lead root cause analysis for major equipment or facility failures and implement corrective actions.
• Develop technical documentation, including maintenance SOPs, troubleshooting guides, and training materials.
• Develop and deliver training for associate- and mid-level technicians.
• Cover major repair projects, including vendor management and contractor oversight.
• Track and analyze maintenance data to drive reliability and efficiency initiatives.
• Ensure strict adherence to lockout/tagout (LOTO), OSHA, NFPA, and other regulatory requirements in all maintenance activities.
• Act as a technical advisor to operations leadership, contributing input for capital planning, facility upgrades, and long-term reliability strategies.
• Provide after-hours technical support and coordinate emergency maintenance response when needed.
• Support Operations Team in shared goals & initiatives.

Have Fun!

• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Awesome Benefits

Here at Comfort Research, we believe that the health and well-being of our Ambassadors and their families is critical to their success in the workplace. Comfort Research offers a generous benefits program that includes:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan that begins accruing upon hire for eligible Ambassadors
• Culture Awards program with opportunities to win cash prizes or extra PTO in addition to company-wide recognition
• Several paid holidays throughout the year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Growing family bonus & extra PTO for new parents
• Referral Bonus program
• 401(k) program with generous company match
• A variety of health insurance plans to choose from with company contributions to premiums
• Dental, vision, and other ancillary insurance coverages available
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability coverage
• Company-paid Life Insurance policy
• Free product allowances & product discounts

About the Role

Our Awesome Benefits

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in industrial and facilities maintenance, with advanced expertise in troubleshooting and repair.
• Extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control systems within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in facility infrastructure maintenance (HVAC, chillers, power distribution, plumbing).
• Certified Master Electrician, Programmer, Licenced Boiler technician, and Certified Welder (having all skills/certifications preferred).
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and mentor junior staff.
• Skilled in interpreting complex schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Demonstrated success in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.
• Excellent project management and vendor coordination skills.