Maintenance Technician (Facility - Multi-craft)

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager within our Carthage, MO operation to help support our Automotive  business.  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!  In fact, in 2019, we were named as one of GM’s “Supplier of the Year” recipients.  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.

As a Maintenance Technician you will be responsible for overseeing and performing day-to-day maintenance operations for the facility, ensuring that all systems, equipment, and building infrastructure are functioning efficiently and safely. This position also serves as a multi-craft technician supporting production processes, capable of performing a wide range of maintenance tasks including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC-related work.

So, what will you be doing as a Maintenance Technician (Facility and Multi-craft)?

• Perform and oversee routine facility maintenance, including inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs to building systems and equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC issues.
• Execute corrective maintenance on machinery, production equipment, and building components as needed.
• Complete preventive maintenance on equipment with limited supervision and guidance during weekend shift.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities, service logs, and equipment performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, OSHA standards, and company maintenance procedures.
• Assist with vendor coordination, contractor oversight, and maintenance scheduling.
• Conform with the environmental policy and procedures and with the requirements of the environmental management system.
• Perform other duties as requested or as deemed appropriate.
• Working schedule Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday: 4:45 am to 3:15 pm

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

• Must be able to interact with upper management, employees, & other branches.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and repair issues with plant cooling tower, HVAC, Air compressors, and plant production equipment.
• Must be able to obtain a forklift license.
• Must possess problem solving skills, lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, facilitation.
• Capability of working in a team environment.

Education and previous experience

• High school diploma or GED; technical or trade school certification preferred (is a plus).
• HVAC experience or certification is a strong plus (EPA Universal Certification preferred).
• Strong multi-craft skills (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, etc.).
• At least 2-4 years of working experience in the trained area in manufacturing companies.

Reasons You’ll Love It Here

Our benefits may vary slightly from one location to the next, but what you will find, is that we offer: medical, dental, and vision insurance; as well as paid vacation, paid personal time, and various opportunities to give back to your local community.  One convenient fact about our medical plan, is that we offer tele-visits, so you don’t have to leave the comfort of your home when you are feeling under the weather!  We also strongly encourage and provide opportunities for learning and professional development.  Our Learning & Development team has put together in-house training on subjects like front-line supervisor essentials, how to manage conflict in the workplace, and many others.

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 Commitment to You

We’re proud of the fact that we are strongly rooted in being an inclusive, people-focused organization.  Our company culture reflects values like integrity, ownership, and authenticity. We take these to heart, and if you do as well, you’ll fit right in.

Leggett & Platt is committed to making reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability unless the accommodation would create an undue hardship on the operation of the business.

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