3rd Shift Maintenance Technician

Brio Energy; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt in Fort Smith, AR is hiring a maintenance technician to perform preventive and reactive maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. You will troubleshoot equipment, interpret schematics, and ensure safe operation of plant machinery.

The role requires at least a HS diploma or GED and 1–2 years of electro-mechanical maintenance experience. Commitment to safety and teamwork is essential, with opportunity for skill development in a large manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years electro-mechanical/industrial maintenance experience.
• Ability to read prints and specifications and interpret them for repairs.

Responsibilities

• Review maintenance work orders and PMs daily to ensure timely completion.
• Analyze recurring machinery problems and propose permanent fixes and cost reductions.
• Perform preventative and routine maintenance as scheduled.
• Look up repair parts via prints and/or catalogs or online.
• Provide own tools at specific facilities.
• Work on mechanical drive systems (belts, pulleys, speed reducers, roller chain, sprockets, shafts, bearings).
• Troubleshoot mechanical components and systems with strong diagnostic skills.
• Operate lift equipment as needed.
• Maintain housekeeping in the plant floor area and during repairs.
• Perform facility/building maintenance and repair as required.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems (3 phase, single phase, AC/DC control) and replace components.
• Identify and replace failed hydraulic components and repair hydraulic systems.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and safety rules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical

Troubleshooting

Safety

Reading schematics

Education

HS diploma or GED

2+ years electro-mechanical maintenance

Job description

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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.

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 andcome up with permanent repair ideas and fixes and cost reduction.
• Perform preventative & routine maintenance as scheduled in a timelymanner.
• The ability to look up repair parts via prints and/or spreadsheets, catalogs or online.
• Provide own tools (Only at specific facilities).
• 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.
• 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 have the ability to troubleshoot in electrical systems and components: 3 phase, single phase, and 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.
• Ability to replace, repair or fit pipes and piping systems.
• Hydraulic troubleshooting skills.
• Must be able to identify failed hydraulic components and repair as neededon hydraulic systems control valves, pumps, cylinders and pressuretransducers.
• Must follow all rules, policies, and procedures outlined in the company handbook.
• Must be able to operate and understand lockout/tagout procedures.
• Follow all safety procedures and practices.
• Other duties as requested/assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Education & Experience: 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.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• This position requires a minimum of 1 year technical with 1 year experience or a minimum of 2 years of experience in electro-mechanical/industrial maintenance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic welding and fabrication skills.
• Experience in one skill area of: hydraulic, electronics, plumbing, robotics, electrical, mechanical, welding and general carpentry.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is 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.
• Good mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Able to work accurately from verbal and written instructions.

Our Values

• 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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