Master Technician (Overnights)

Leggett & Platt; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt is seeking a Master Technician to maintain production equipment, set up machines, and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues on production lines in a 11pm–7am overnight shift. You will perform preventive maintenance, ensure safety, and participate in TPM, ISO 9001:2015, and continuous improvement programs.

You will also train across departments as needed, read engineering drawings, and support continuous uptime with proactive parts management and quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate ability to understand job requirements and complete training.
• Quickly troubleshoot causes of mechanical, electrical and pneumatic problems on production machines.
• Ability to learn to read mechanical and electrical engineering drawings in decimal or metric measurements and make basic math calculations.
• Working knowledge of maintenance tools and welding equipment and metal properties.
• Ability to learn programming/troubleshooting of computer-based control systems on production machinery.
• Complete EOJT training as required.
• Ability to read measuring devices and gauges.
• Must possess good communication skills.
• Demonstrate safe work practices and use appropriate PPE.
• Work effectively with co-workers, supervision and management.
• Follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain product specifications.
• Stay alert to quality problems and make necessary adjustments.
• Set up machines for production and complete changeovers as required.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues on production machines.
• Repair and maintain all production equipment and parts.
• Assemble new and overhauled equipment.
• Assemble machines and machine parts to meet specifications and ensure correct, efficient operation.
• Anticipate and report the need for replacement parts to the supervisor using defect tags and the work order system to prevent costly downtime.
• Identify and perform preventive maintenance tasks.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance tasks.
• Monitor parts usage and find ways to reduce it. Return all unused parts to the parts room.
• Keep all machine guards in place and perform required safety checks. Report unsafe conditions.
• Follow instructions and work under general supervision.
• Perform emergency duties when necessary.
• Keep the work area clean and follow 6S procedures.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Participate in all L&P initiatives including ISO 9001:2015, TPM, Continuous Improvement, ECO, etc.
• Perform other assigned duties or tasks.
• Cross-train in other departments as needed based on business conditions.

Skills

Troubleshoot mechanical & electrical

Read drawings (decimal/metric)

Read measuring devices & gauges

Safe work practices & PPE

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Overnight shift readiness

Tools

Maintenance tools

Welding equipment

Job description

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.

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.

What will you be doing as a Master Technician?

• Maintain product specifications.
• Stay alert to quality problems and make necessary adjustments.
• Set up machines for production and complete changeovers as required.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues on production machines.
• Repair and maintain all production equipment and parts.
• Assemble new and overhauled equipment.
• Assemble machines and machine parts to meet specifications and ensure correct, efficient operation.
• Anticipate and report the need for replacement parts to the supervisor using defect tags and the work order system to prevent costly downtime.
• Identify and perform preventive maintenance tasks.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance tasks.
• Monitor parts usage and find ways to reduce it. Return all unused parts to the parts room.
• Keep all machine guards in place and perform required safety checks. Report unsafe conditions.
• Follow instructions and work under general supervision.
• Perform emergency duties when necessary.
• Keep the work area clean and follow 6S procedures.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Participate in all L&P initiatives including ISO 9001:2015, TPM, Continuous Improvement, ECO, etc.
• Perform other assigned duties or tasks.
• Cross-train in other departments as needed based on business conditions.

To be succesfull in this role, you'll need:

• Demonstrate ability to understand job requirements and complete training.
• Quickly troubleshoot causes of mechanical, electrical and pneumatic problems on production machines.
• Ability to learn to read mechanical and electrical engineering drawings in decimal or metric measurements and make basic math calculations.
• Working knowledge of maintenance tools and welding equipment and metal properties.
• Ability to learn programming/troubleshooting of computer-based control systems on production machinery.
• Complete EOJT training as required.
• Ability to read measuring devices and gauges.
• Must possess good communication skills.
• Demonstrate safe work practices and use appropriate PPE.
• Work effectively with co-workers, supervision and management.
• Follow instructions.
• Overnight Shift (11pm-7am)

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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