Job Description

The Purple story

At Purple, we believe a better life is achievable — and it starts with investing in yourself. As the masterminds of modern rest and recovery, we believe a good night's sleep is the first step toward powering human potential. It fuels happiness, enhances personal growth, and builds a more connected world. That's why our mission is to deliver the most restorative, most supportive, most downright life-changing comfort on the planet. From our groundbreaking GelFlex® Grid technology to our work in the community, we never stop pushing boundaries. We're bold, curious, and uncompromising in our pursuit of better — for our customers, for our people, and for the world. Because when you invest in better, everything else follows.

Compensation

The compensation target for this role is: $29.00 - $34.00

Why this role matters

The Maintenance Mechanic II installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains production and facility equipment using safe, predictive, and preventive maintenance practices. This role supports the Maintenance team by helping maximize equipment reliability, reduce unplanned downtime, and keep operations running safely and efficiently. Working in a hands-on, fast-paced manufacturing environment, this position collaborates with production and maintenance partners to solve equipment issues and support the site’s business goals.

How you’ll shape the future of comfort:

• Install and maintain production machinery and plant-facility equipment using safe, reliable maintenance practices.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems; diagnose failures, replace or repair parts, test equipment, and adjust.
• Respond to emergency equipment breakdowns during production and complete scheduled maintenance during planned machine service.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery, equipment, and plant facilities to improve reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders; perform basic machining, plumbing, and carpentry tasks; use hand tools, power tools, electrical meters, and material-handling equipment; report equipment defects or unusual conditions; and maintain clean, orderly work areas in compliance with safety requirements.

What we’re looking for

• High school diploma or equivalent and three to five years of experience working in an industrial maintenance capacity.
• Demonstrated mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair skills, including the ability to read equipment manuals and work orders.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, apply practical judgment to varied situations, and perform basic arithmetic and measurements using inches, feet, yards, ounces, and pounds.
• Ability to communicate clearly in simple written and verbal sentences and accurately record numbers, names, and addresses.
• Working knowledge of industrial maintenance tools, equipment, materials, and application techniques, including safe hazardous-material handling and disposal practices.

Even Better if...

• Experience operating forklifts, pallet stretch-wrapping machines, and cardboard baling equipment.

Physical Requirements:

Physical activities may occasionally include:

• Remaining in a stationary position, including standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Adjusting or moving objects weighing up to 15 pounds in all directions.

Physical activities may constantly include:

• Communicating with others; standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the workday; and assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of assigned work.
• Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Frequently lifting or moving items weighing more than 75 pounds and using close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, including the ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Conditions may occasionally include:

• Work indoors and outdoors in changing conditions that may include unprotected weather exposure, temperatures below 32°F or above 100°F for extended periods, high noise levels, vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, elevated work surfaces, heat, chemicals, odors, dust, mists, gases, and poor ventilation.
• Travel to other locations may be required to support equipment or facility needs.

Work Hours (Good Faith Estimate):

This full-time position is expected to work approximately 30-40 hours per week. This is a good faith estimate, and actual hours may vary based on business needs.

How Purple brings you comfort

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits
• 401(k) Match
• Paid Time Off
• Childbirth & Parental Leave
• Sick & Wellness Time
• Holiday Pay
• Sabbatical
• Employee Discount
• Give Back Day
• Complimentary Mattress

WHY JOIN PURPLE?

At Purple, you’ll join a team that truly invests in you, not just as an employee, but as a person. Here, you’ll grow in an environment that values curiosity, collaboration, and courage. We believe in open communication, where your ideas are heard, your voice matters, and feedback helps everyone get better. We prioritize building long-term careers and helping you stretch your skills to reach new goals. You’ll be part of a team that owns its work, celebrates integrity, and takes bold risks to innovate. And most importantly, you’ll belong to a community that values people first, where we lift each other up, celebrate what makes us different, and work together to create something extraordinary.

Purple provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.