Fabrication Maintenance

About the role

We are searching for a Fabrication Maintenance team member within our Maintenance team at LPFP - Salisbury, a Leggett & Platt company. We have been manufacturing carpet underlay for over 22 years and are considered a full-scale recycler. Your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As a Fabrication Maintenance team member, you will assist the maintenance department and/or the maintenance mechanics by creating, maintaining, and repairing the electrical and electronic components and equipment used in any device or machinery. You will also assist in mechanical tasks along with electrical duties and perform other tasks as assigned. Your contributions will directly impact the business by ensuring machinery and facility operations run efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Repair, modify, design, lay out, or fabricate (with or without blueprints).
• Cut, fit, and weld metal using gas and electric welding equipment; perform skilled brazing and soldering; use a variety of machines such as power saws, grinders, and drills.
• 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.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Handle special projects or duties as assigned by the maintenance supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and perform advanced math.
• Detail-oriented and well-organized.
• Ability to switch between tasks frequently.
• Ability to lift weights up to 50 pounds.
• Operational knowledge of common hand, power, and industrial tools.
• Ability to maintain equipment and perform basic repairs as needed.
• Available to work required Saturdays.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Experience in fabrication maintenance, building maintenance, preventative maintenance, and/or basic fabrication.

About Us

Leggett & Platt’s inventive heritage and leadership span more than 130 years. We design, manufacture, and sell a variety of products for all areas of life, serving industries such as automotive, furniture, hydraulic cylinders, flooring, textile, and geo components. Our reliable product development and global footprint make us a trusted partner for customers worldwide.

Our Flooring Products division specializes in carpet cushion, providing luxurious comfort, support, enhanced carpet appearance, and longevity. Learn more about Leggett & Platt Flooring Products: Flooring.

Our values reflect our shared beliefs and guide how we work together:

• Put People First: Commitment to safety, care, learning, development, and creating an environment of mutual respect and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing: Act with honesty and integrity, deliver results the right way, take pride in work, and speak the truth.
• Do Great Work…Together: Engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar: Add value, challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and embrace change.