Third-Shift Maintenance Technician: Troubleshoot & Improve

Brio Energy; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt in Fort Smith, AR is hiring a maintenance technician to perform preventive and reactive maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. You will troubleshoot equipment, interpret schematics, and ensure safe operation of plant machinery.

The role requires at least a HS diploma or GED and 1–2 years of electro-mechanical maintenance experience. Commitment to safety and teamwork is essential, with opportunity for skill development in a large manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years electro-mechanical/industrial maintenance experience.
• Ability to read prints and specifications and interpret them for repairs.

Responsibilities

• Review maintenance work orders and PMs daily to ensure timely completion.
• Analyze recurring machinery problems and propose permanent fixes and cost reductions.
• Perform preventative and routine maintenance as scheduled.
• Look up repair parts via prints and/or catalogs or online.
• Provide own tools at specific facilities.
• Work on mechanical drive systems (belts, pulleys, speed reducers, roller chain, sprockets, shafts, bearings).
• Troubleshoot mechanical components and systems with strong diagnostic skills.
• Operate lift equipment as needed.
• Maintain housekeeping in the plant floor area and during repairs.
• Perform facility/building maintenance and repair as required.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems (3 phase, single phase, AC/DC control) and replace components.
• Identify and replace failed hydraulic components and repair hydraulic systems.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and safety rules.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical

Troubleshooting

Safety

Reading schematics

Education

HS diploma or GED

2+ years electro-mechanical maintenance

Job description

Leggett & Platt in Fort Smith, AR is hiring a maintenance technician to perform preventive and reactive maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. You will troubleshoot equipment, interpret schematics, and ensure safe operation of plant machinery.

The role requires at least a HS diploma or GED and 1–2 years of electro-mechanical maintenance experience. Commitment to safety and teamwork is essential, with opportunity for skill development in a large manufacturing environment.