Job Description

The Leggett & Platt Flooring division, located in Statesville, NC is searching for a Maintenance Electrician to join our Maintenance team to help support our Carpet Underlay business.

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, carpet cushion, automotive components as well as bedding machinery and erosion-controlled products.

Learn more about the history of Leggett: https://leggett.com/history

As an Maintenance Electrician you will have the opportunity to assist the maintenance department and/or the maintenance mechanics by creating, maintain, and repair the electrical and electronic components and equipment used in any equipment or device. Assist in mechanical tasks along with electrical. You may also perform other tasks as assigned.

Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by ensuring that the machinery and facility runs efficiently. The team you will be working with collaborates to ensure that projects are completed in a timely manner.

So, what will you be doing as a Maintenance Electrician?

• 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, using hand tools, power tools, and electrical and electronic test equipment: Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment, such as robots, 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 connects cables and wires between machines and equipment, following manuals, schematic diagrams, and blueprints, using hand tools and test equipment.
• Maintain clean and organized work area.
• Special projects/duties as assigned by maintenance supervisor.

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

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must be able to read, write, and do advanced math.
• Must be detail oriented and well organized.
• Must be able to change from one task to another frequently.
• Must be able to lift weights up to 50 pounds.
• Operational knowledge of common hand, power, and industrial tools.
• Maintain equipment and do basic repairs as needed.
• Available to work on required Saturday’s.

Things we consider a plus:

Experience in electrical maintenance in a manufacturing setting, building maintenance, preventative maintenance and basic electrical.

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

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

Our company values the unique skills, experiences, and perspectives that our employees bring to the workplace. We are committed to creating an environment where all qualified individuals are appreciated for their talent, ideas, and contributions, helping us grow and succeed together.

We welcome and encourage you to apply! We’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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