Maintenance Technician (weekend shift)
Date: Jul 28, 2026
Location: Carthage, MO, US
Company: Leggett & Platt
We, at Leggett & Platt Incorporated, are searching for a Maintenance Technician within our Operations team 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! Our automotive products fall into four primary groups: Seating and Lumbar support, Motors, Actuators and Massage Systems. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for overseeing and performing day-to-day maintenance and operational corrections for the production lines and 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, hydraulics, pneumatics, and related maintenance work.
So, what will you be doing as a Maintenance Technician (Multi-craft)?
- Ensure compliance with safety policies, OSHA standards, and company maintenance procedures.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and adjust or repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues with the operational equipment that is affecting the quality or output of the production product.
- Perform and oversee routine maintenance, including inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs to systems and equipment with limited supervision and guidance during shift.
- Execute corrective maintenance on machinery, production equipment, and building components as needed.
- Maintain records of maintenance activities, service logs, and equipment performance.
- 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.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- Must be able to interact with management and other employees: to troubleshoot and repair issues with plant production equipment; must be able to obtain a forklift and aerial platform lift license; must possess problem solving skills, lean manufacturing, continuous improvement; Have capability of working in a team environment.
- Working schedule: Friday to Monday from 4:45 am to 3:15 pm
Education and previous experience
- High school diploma or GED; technical or trade school certification preferred (is a plus).
- Knowledgeable multi-craft skills (mechanical, electrical, industrial controls, pneumatic, etc.).
- Basic knowledge of computer usage and maintenance work management systems.
- Prefer at least 2-4 years of working experience in the trained area in industrial manufacturing.
Prefer previous experience in shift leadership over an industrial technical
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 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, processes and practices promote equal opportunity for all. Join us!
We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. We’d love the opportunity to consider you.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer
For more information about how we handle your personal data in connection with our recruiting processes, please refer to the Recruiting Privacy Notice on the “Privacy Notice” tab located at http://privacy.leggett.com
Nearest Major Market: Joplin
Job Segment:
Maintenance, Aerial Operator, Electrical, Forklift, Warehouse, Manufacturing, Engineering