2nd Shift Maintenance Mechanic

Location

Aurora, IL | United States

Job description

At Leggett & Platt we make life more comfortable.

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.

From aerospace tubing and fabricated assemblies to flooring underlayment and carpet cushion, Leggett & Platt has divisions that design, manufacture, and sell a variety of products. Our reliable product development and launch capability, coupled with our global footprint, make us a trusted partner for customers in the aerospace, hydraulic cylinders, flooring, textile, and geo components industries.

Learn more about the history of Leggett: 

Flooring Products

The cushion under your carpet is vital to your home's comfort – that's why Leggett & Platt's carpet cushions provide luxurious comfort and support, along with enhanced carpet appearance and longevity. Carpet pad doesn't get the marketplace attention it deserves. Few people talk about it. There just hasn't been enough education on how quality carpet pad is the source behind the comfort and added durability in your carpeting.

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Shift: 2nd Shift- Hours Vary

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

Job Summary: Help create, maintain and repair the electrical and electronic components and equipment used in any equipment or device. Under direction, performs skilled welding in the repair, modification, and fabrication of equipment and facilities; makes mechanical repairs on a variety of heavy equipment; and performs other related duties as required. 

Qualifications

• Must pass forklift training and be certified.
• Must have background in electrical maintenance.
• Must hold an industry recognized level 3 qualification in electrotechnical services.
• Must have ability to handle numerous maintenance and repair issues.
• Be able to perform Preventative Maintenance on machinery.
• Must have experience in welding and fabricating.
• Must have good communication skills and be able to work with people from other departments in an office and manufacturing environment.
• Must be detail oriented and well organized.
• Must have good on-time attendance.
• Must be able to make decisions.
• Must be self-motivated and be able to motivate others and promote teamwork.
• Must be able to change from one task to another frequently.
• Must be able to work well with others.
• Must adhere to all safety and environmental policies.
• Must be committed to LP-9000 and continuous improvement.

Mechanic Disciplines (in no specific order)

1. Electrical
2. Electronics
3. Welding
4. Hydraulics
5. Pneumatics
6. Pipe Fitting
7. Plumbing
8. Carpentry
9. HVAC
10. Machinist

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Repairs, modifies, designs, lays out, or fabricates (with or without blueprints).
• Cuts, fits, and welds metal using gas and electric welding equipment; performs skilled brazing and soldering; and uses a variety of machines, such as power saws, grinders, and drills to complete work.
• Interpret prints, drawings, plans, or job write-ups and apply fabrication or welding techniques to complete projects.
• Assist mechanics in production repairs/installation, and removal of equipment.
• Installs and repairs electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment, following electrical code, manuals schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications by using hand tools, power tools, and electrical and electronic test equipment. 
• Installs power supply wiring and conduit for installed machines and equipment, such as conveyors and programmable controllers, following electrical code and blueprints, using hand tools and voltage tester.
• Replaces faulty electrical components of machine, such as relays, switches, and motors, and positions sensing devices, using hand tools.
• Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electronic components.
• May diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
• Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment and connect cables and wires between machines and equipment, following manuals, schematic diagrams, and blueprints, using hand tools and test equipment.

Other Responsibilities and Goals

• Obey all company safety policies, such as wearing safety glasses, ANSI approved side shields for prescription glasses, hearing protection in required areas and no open toe/heel shoes along with other company policies and procedures listed in the Leggett & Platt Employee Handbook. 
• Maintain assigned work area in a clean and orderly manner by picking up, sweeping or other methods to clean up trash scrap and place in designated containers for removal.
• Special attention to company when visitors come through.
• General housekeeping of the work area is required. 
• Perform in other functions as directed.
• Management may assign other duties not covered in this job description. All employees are expected to carry out any reasonable assignment such as performing other tasks in other departments when necessary.
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity related to product, process and/or the system.
• Identify and/or record any problems relating the product, process, and the quality system.
• Initiates, recommends, or provide solutions through designed channels.
• Verify the implementations of solutions.
• Understand and identify quality issues and/or concerns.
• Control further processing, delivery, or installation of nonconforming production until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected. 

Working Conditions

• Normal Exposure to dust and debris
• Seasonal temperature variation. 

Quality Statement: The responsibility of the Maintenance Technician is to perform his/her duties in a manner that is consistent with good work habits and that will provide services that will meet all requirements and expectations of our customers. It is his/her duty within his/her capability to bring attention to or stop machines or processes that are producing non-conforming products or services. 

The Branch Manager reserves the right to update and change this job description at any time. 

What to Do Next

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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.

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