Maintenance Technician 4:45A - 3:15P

Leggett & Platt; Carthage (MO); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett Dynamics is seeking a Maintenance Technician to oversee daily maintenance on production lines and facilities. This multi-craft role covers electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic tasks to keep equipment running safely and efficiently.

You will diagnose issues, perform preventive maintenance, and document activities while adhering to safety policies and environmental guidelines. A forklift license and teamwork mindset are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical or trade school certification preferred.
• Basic computer skills and experience with maintenance management systems.
• 2–4 years of experience in industrial manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance on production lines and facilities.
• Perform electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic tasks.
• Diagnose and repair equipment impacting quality or output.
• Maintain maintenance logs and record equipment performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and OSHA standards.
• Operate with limited supervision and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Forklift license

Electrical and mechanical

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or trade school certification

Tools

Maintenance work management systems

Job description

We, at Leggett Dynamics, are searching for a Maintenance Technician within our Automotive team. 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.

As Mantenance Technician, you will be responsible for overseeing and performing day‑to‑day maintenance and operational corrections for the production lines and facilities, 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.

Working schedule: Friday to Monday from 4:45 am to 3:15 pm

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Must be able to interact with management and other employees.
• Must be able 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.
• Capability of working in a team environment.

Education and previous experience

• High school diploma or GED; technical or trade school certification preferred (is a plus).
• 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.

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 is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett Dynamics, a business unit of Leggett & Platt, Incorporated, 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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