Maintenance Technician

About the Company

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Maintenance Technician within our Foam Pouring Maintenance team to help support our ECS business network. Did you know we are the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of seating support and comfort systems for transportation manufacturers, as well as tier one and two suppliers within the automotive industry? That’s right! Our automotive products fall into four primary groups:
Seating and Lumbar support, Wireless Charging, Motors and Actuators, and Mechanical Cables. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

Maintenance Technicians are required to repair, maintain, build, overhaul and troubleshoot problems with various types of machines and equipment. As well as perform facility maintenance as needed.

Must be at least 18 years of age to perform this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Review maintenance work orders and P.M.’s and projects assigned daily to insure tasks are being completed in a timely manner.
• Analyze any reoccurring problems with machinery & equipment and come up with permanent repair ideas and fixes and cost reduction.
• Perform preventative & routine maintenance as scheduled in a timely manner.
• The ability to look up repair parts via prints and/or spreadsheets, catalogs or online, or discuss with outside vendors and get quotes to fill out requisition forms to be approved for parts to be ordered.
• Provide own tools.
• Perform work on mechanical drive systems such as belts, pulleys, speed reducers, roller chain, sprockets, shafts, and bearings mostly used on conveyor systems and tables.
• Must have strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical components and systems.
• Operate lift truck, scissor lift, boom lift and other equipment as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures and practices.
• Must be able to operate and understand lockout/tagout procedures.
• Responsible for housekeeping duties in the maintenance work area and any area where repairs are being made on the plant floor; this includes wiping down any machinery worked on.
• Perform facility/building maintenance and repair and projects as needed and required in a timely manner.
• Must follow all rules, policies, and procedures outlined in the company handbook.
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot in electrical systems and components: 480-volts 3 phase, 220-volt single phase, 110 single phase, 24-volt AC and DC control voltage used on contactor, drives, photo eyes, proximity switches, coils, limit switches, safety switches, fuses and breakers.
• Ability to replace failed electrical components as needed.
• Hydraulic troubleshooting skills
• Must be able to identify failed hydraulic components and repair as needed on hydraulic systems control valves, pumps, cylinders and pressure transducers.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum of 1 year of technician experience in a manufacturing environment (electrical and mechanical)

• Attendance/Punctuality – Consistently at work and on time.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity.
• Safety – Observes all safety procedures and policies; reports potentially unsafe conditions to supervisor; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Able to work accurately from verbal and written instructions.

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continual basis. It does not exclude other duties that may be assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Veteran / Disability Employer