Maintenance Technician

Leggett & Platt; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt, a leading manufacturer of carpet cushion and underlayment, is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Flooring Products team in Wisconsin. You will help keep manufacturing equipment running safely and efficiently, supporting uptime, reliability, and plant performance.

Join a collaborative, hands-on team that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The role covers preventive maintenance on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems; welding and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Industrial electrical maintenance experience required.
• Level 3 Electrotechnical Services qualification or equivalent training.
• Welding and fabrication experience required.
• Preventive maintenance and troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Install and repair motors, relays, sensors, wiring, and other industrial electrical components.
• Perform welding and fabrication work to support equipment repairs and improvements.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
• Follow all safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Welding

Troubleshooting

Blueprints/schematics

Forklift certification

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrotechnical training

Job description

We, at Leggett & Platt, are searching for a Maintenance Technician within our Flooring Products team to support our Flooring business. Did you know Leggett & Platt is the largest manufacturer of carpet cushion and hard surface underlayment in the United States? Our flooring products provide support, cushioning, and noise reduction under virtually any finished flooring material. If you join our team, your work will help bring comfort to homes and businesses around the world.
As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a key role in keeping our manufacturing equipment running safely and efficiently. Your contributions will directly impact production uptime, equipment reliability, and overall plant performance. You’ll join a collaborative, hands‑on team that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Install and repair motors, relays, sensors, wiring, and other industrial electrical components.
• Perform welding and fabrication work to support equipment repairs and improvements.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
• Follow all safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Industrial electrical maintenance experience.
• Level 3 Electrotechnical Services qualification or equivalent technical training.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Preventative maintenance and troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification.

Things we consider a plus

• Multi‑craft maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, HVAC, machining, or pipe fitting.
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.

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 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer