Maintenance Mechanic

Leggett & Platt; Kouts (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt is seeking skilled Maintenance Technicians for our Merit Steel location in Kouts, Indiana. The role supports electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to ensure safe, efficient operations on a Sunday through Friday, 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in industrial maintenance or completed a technical program. Welding and torching skills are advantageous and a strong ability to read wiring schematics is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Experience with 110V, 220V, 277V and 480V single/three-phase systems.
• Ability to read wiring schematics and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment and boiler systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance measures.
• Install new manufacturing equipment and support in improvements for all manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain maintenance records and documentation.

Skills

Electrical repair

Mechanical repair

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Welding & torching

Reading wiring schematics

Education

Technical program in industrial maintenance

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

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. Leggett & Platt’s inventive heritage and leadership span more than 130 years. Leggett & Platt has divisions that design, manufacture, and sell a variety of products for all areas of life. Our reliable product development and launch capability, coupled with our global footprint, make us a trusted partner for customers in the automotive, furniture, hydraulic cylinders, flooring, textile and geo components industries.

Learn more about the history of Leggett & Platt: 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

Shift/Hours: Sunday through Friday, 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.

This role requires flexibility to work various shifts, and candidates must be willing and able to adapt to different schedules.

We are seeking skilled and dedicated Maintenance Mechanics to join our team at our Merit Steel location in Kouts, Indiana. The ideal candidates will possess a strong background for effectively troubleshooting and repairing electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment. This role is essential for ensuring the smooth operation and providing a safe and efficient environment for all employees.

So, what will you be doing as a Maintenance Technician?

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment and boiler systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance measures.
• Responsible for installation of new manufacturing equipment.
• Support in the development and implementation of improvement activities for all manufacturing equipment.
• Assist in maintenance record keeping and documentation.

To Be Successful In This Role, You’ll Need

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, boiler systems, and pumps and pumping systems.
• Experience in 110V, 220V, 277V, and 480V single and three phase hands on.
• Ability to read wiring schematics.
• Welding and torching experience.
• Must be organized and able to multi-task.
• Must exhibit strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Trained technician in electrical, mechanical either or both.
• At least 3 years of working experience in the trained area, or the successful completion of a technical program in industrial maintenance.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing is preferred.

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.

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