Maintenance Mechanic Level 2

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

We make life more comfortable.

Leggett & Platt’s overall mission is a commitment to enhance lives – by delivering quality products, offering empowering and rewarding careers, and doing our part in bringing about a better future.

Leggett & Platt’s inventive heritage and leadership span more than 130 years. Leggett & Platt has divisions that design, manufacture, and sell a variety of products for all areas of life. Our reliable product development and launch capability, coupled with our global footprint, make us a trusted partner for customers in the automotive, furniture, hydraulic cylinders, flooring, textile and geo components industries.

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The cushion under your carpet is vital to your home's comfort – that's why Leggett & Platt's carpet cushions provide luxurious comfort and support, along with enhanced carpet appearance and longevity. Carpet pad doesn't get the marketplace attention it deserves. Few people talk about it. There just hasn't been enough education on how quality carpet pad is the source behind the comfort and added durability in your carpeting.

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DESCRIPTION
Mechanic Level 2

Two for 3rd shift - 9pm-7am

One for 2nd shift - 12pm-10pm

10 Hour shifts per day up to 6 days per week

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Timely repairs
• Parts and machine assembly
• Maintenance of machinery to reduce and eliminate downtime
• Assist in keeping equipment operational
• Preventative maintenance and inspection tasks
• Complete facility work orders
• Maintain maximum reliability and functionality
• Install, repair, and maintain machinery equipment, physical structures, pipes, electrical systems, and hydraulic systems
• Troubleshoot equipment problems
• Assist with preventive and predictive maintenance
• Construction and renovation work when necessary
• Complete daily work logs and maintenance forms
• Maintain clean work areas and ensure equipment functions correctly after repairs

REQUIREMENTS
• Adhere to lock-out/tag-out procedures
• Strong safety record
• Good attendance
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and flexible schedules
• Read, write, and count correctly
• Basic math, English, and computer skills
• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Good communication skills
• Detail oriented and organized
• Change priorities quickly and follow up on tasks
• Bend, twist, push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Climb stairs and ladders
• Work in confined spaces
• Wear required PPE
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
• Self-motivated and team oriented
• Own basic mechanic tools
• Carry LOTO locks and radio
• Understand pneumatic systems and components
• Repair conveyor belting, gearboxes, chains, and sprockets
• Forklift operation and certification
• Perform basic forklift maintenance
• Work in uncontrolled temperatures
• Work around ovens, furnaces, torches, and grinders
• Non-slip footwear required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Blueprint reading
• Arc welding
• MIG welding
• Pipe cutting and threading
• Hydraulics knowledge
• Minor electrical knowledge

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience: 24 Months
Drug Testing: 7 Panel
Minimum Age: 18

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Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an 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 Work…Together 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

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We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. We’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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