Maintenance Technician

Leggett & Platt, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt, Inc. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician in Grand Rapids, MI. The technician will inspect machinery, repair electrical and mechanical parts, and operate tools like welders.

A high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of relevant experience are required. The position includes operating forklifts and working at heights, so candidates must meet certain physical demands.

Join a company that values equal employment opportunities and maintains a safe work environment for all.

Qualifications

• 3 years of related experience or equivalent training.
• Ability to read and analyze technical documents in English.
• Ability to solve problems using mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test machinery and equipment.
• Repair and maintain automated machinery.
• Clean and lubricate machine parts.

Skills

Operating forklifts

Working at heights

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical apparatus installation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Industrial Maintenance Certificate

Tools

Welding equipment

Machine tools

Power tools

Job description

Shift: 2pm – 12am, Monday through Thursday, with Friday for as‑needed overtime.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment.
• Listen for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction. Review variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine.
• Dismantle defective machines, tools, fixtures, and other equipment and install new or repaired parts.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
• Install and repair electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment.
• Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
• Repair and maintain the physical structure of the establishment.
• Install, program, or repair automated machinery and equipment such as robots or programmable controllers.
• Operate cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
• Fabricate and repair counters, benches, partitions, and other wooden structures.
• Monitor and report (to supervisor) all lock‑out and tag‑out procedure violations.
• Measure, mark and scribes material for machining.
• Set up and operate bandsaw, grinder, drill, milling machine, table shaper, router, upright drills, edge sander, mitre saw, lathe, milling machine, and related woodworking equipment to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures.

A few things you’ll need:

• Must be able to operate fork lifts and platform lifts where needed or required.
• Must be able to work at heights up to 24’ when required.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); a minimum of 3 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. We will consider applicants with an Industrial Maintenance Certificate, journeyman certificate, etc.

Language Skills

Ability to read and analyze professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations in English. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to use basic geometry and trigonometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision and depth perception.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veteran/Disability Employer.

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