Fabrication Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift

Fabrication Maintenance Mechanic

We, at LPFP - Salisbury, a Leggett & Platt company, are searching for a Fabrication Maintenance Mechanic within our Maintenance team. We have been manufacturing carpet underlay for over 22 years and are considered a full-scale recycler. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives. As a Fabrication Maintenance Mechanic, you will have the opportunity to assist the maintenance department and/or the maintenance mechanics by creating, maintaining, and repairing the electrical and electronic components and equipment used in any equipment or device. Assist in mechanical tasks along with electrical. You may also perform other tasks as assigned. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by ensuring that the machinery and facility runs efficiently. The team you will be working with collaborates to ensure that projects are completed in a timely manner.

What will you be doing as a Fabrication Maintenance Mechanic?

• Repairs, modifies, designs, lays out, or fabricates (with or without blueprints).
• Cuts, fits, and welds metal using gas and electric welding equipment; performs skilled brazing and soldering; and uses a variety of machines, such as power saws, grinders, and drills, in completing work.
• Interpret prints, drawings, plans, or job write-ups and apply fabrication or welding techniques to complete projects.
• Assist mechanics in production repairs/installation, and removal of equipment.
• Maintain clean and organized work area.
• Special projects/duties as assigned by maintenance supervisor.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and do advanced math.
• Detail oriented and well organized.
• Ability to change from one task to another frequently.
• Ability to lift weights up to 50 pounds.
• Operational knowledge of common hand, power, and industrial tools.
• Maintain equipment and do basic repairs as needed.
• Available to work on required Saturdays.

Things we consider a plus: Experience in fabrication maintenance, building maintenance, preventative maintenance and/or basic fabrication.

Our Values

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth good or bad.
• Do Great WorkTogether occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us! We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we'd love the opportunity to consider you. Equal Employment Opportunity/Veteran/Disability Employer For more information about how we handle your personal data in connection with our recruiting processes, please refer to the Recruiting Privacy Notice on the "Privacy Notice" tab located at