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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DESCRIPTION
Mechanic Level 3

Two on 3rd shift - 9pm-7am

One on 2nd shift - 12pm-10pm

10 hours 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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