AR Master Utility Technician

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 in the residential products industry span more than 130 years. As The Components People, we are the leading supplier of a wide range of products and components for all areas of life, including mattress springs and carpet cushion, as well as bedding machinery and erosion-control products.

From aerospace tubing and fabricated assemblies to flooring underlayment and carpet cushion, Leggett & Platt has divisions that design, manufacture, and sell a variety of products. Our reliable product development and launch capability, coupled with our global footprint, make us a trusted partner for customers in the aerospace, hydraulic cylinders, flooring, textile, and geo components industries.

Learn more about the history of Leggett: https://leggett.com/history

Bedding

The world leader in bedding technology.

Leggett & Platt has been the driving force in bedding components technology since inventing the bedspring in 1885. Now, we own more mattress industry patents than anyone in the world.

Springs, foam, adjustable beds, machinery – our Bedding businesses design, produce, and supply innovative sleep solutions that help you rest comfortably.

Learn more about Bedding Components: L&P Bedding Group

So, what will you be doing as a Master Utility Technician?

• Assume the responsibilities for department in absence of supervisor as Lead-person.
• Maintain production which meets product specifications. Be alert to quality problems and make any necessary adjustments.
• Set up machines for production and perform changeovers as required.
•  Troubleshoot causes of mechanical and electrical problems on production machines.
• Perform repair and maintenance on all production equipment and parts.
• Perform all of the duties of a Master Tech or operator when necessary, including the ability to operate all of the various machine set-ups.
• Perform assembly on all new and overhauled equipment. Assembling machines and machine parts to ensure they meet specifications and perform correct and efficient operations.
• Provide training on equipment.
• Anticipate and report the need for replacement parts to the supervisor to help prevent costly downtime.
• Help identify preventive maintenance tasks, perform preventive maintenance tasks, and audit preventative maintenance tasks.
• Identify parts that can be rebuilt and assist in rebuilding them.
• Repair by programming/troubleshooting of computer-based control systems.
• Communicate areas of equipment needing design improvements to management.
• Develop training material for all positions in department.
• Be alert to parts usage and look for ways to reduce usage. Return all parts to the parts room.
• Keep all guards on the machines and perform all safety checks as required. Report unsafe conditions.
• Follow instructions and work under general supervision.
• Ability to learn PDM testing systems.
• Perform emergency duties when necessary.
• Keep work area clean and follow 6S procedures
• Work overtime as needed.
• Train new employees.
• Participate in all L & P initiatives, ISO 9001:2015, TPM, Continuous Improvement, ECO, etc.
• Perform other duties or tasks as assigned.

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

• Demonstrate ability to understand job requirements and complete training
• Experienced in operating and performing overhauls, set-ups, and plant maintenance on similar equipment in complexity and operating characteristics.
• Quickly troubleshoot causes of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic problems on production machines.
• Ability to learn to read mechanical and electrical engineering drawings in decimal or metric measurements and make basic math calculations. • Working knowledge of maintenance tools and welding equipment and metal properties.
• Ability to learn programming/troubleshooting of computer-based control systems on production machinery.
• Complete EOJT training as required.
• Must possess good communication skills.
• Demonstrate safe work practices and use appropriate PPE.
• Work effectively with co-workers, supervision, and management.
• Follow instruction.

This is an hourly position on our 5:00am to 5:00pm. Successful candidates must pass a drug screen.

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

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 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 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

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.

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