Maintenance Controls Technician

Leggett & Platt•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Leggett & Platt Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Controls Technician in Fort Worth, Texas, to support its Flooring business, which manufactures and distributes foam, rubber, and fiber-based flooring underlayment for residential and commercial use. This hands-on position focuses on supporting manufacturing operations on the plant floor rather than desk-based engineering work. The technician will troubleshoot equipment, diagnose electrical and controls issues, develop and modify PLC programs, install automation components, and work with maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability and uptime. The role supports PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment and automated systems, including controls, electrical systems, drives, sensors, and HMIs. The technician will also support preventive and predictive maintenance, equipment commissioning, documentation, and controls projects at other Flooring locations. Travel to other manufacturing facilities is expected 30–40% of the time. Leggett & Platt describes its culture through values of putting people first, doing the right thing, doing great work together, and taking ownership and raising the bar. The company states its commitment to an inclusive culture and equitable processes and practices, and welcomes applications from candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, including those who may not meet preferred qualifications.

Requirements

At least 5 years of hands-on industrial maintenance, controls, or automation experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong PLC troubleshooting and programming experience, including Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Automation Direct, or similar platforms.
Experience with HMIs, VFDs, motors, sensors, servos, and other industrial automation components.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings.
Hands-on experience with electrical wiring, control panel modifications, and equipment startup activities.
Knowledge of motor control centers (MCCs), power distribution systems, and industrial electrical systems.
Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to diagnose complex electrical and controls issues under production conditions.
Willingness to travel 30–40% to support other manufacturing facilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent.
Previous experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment in a maintenance capacity.
Experience commissioning new equipment and automation systems.
Background in continuous improvement, equipment reliability, and downtime reduction initiatives.
Experience in polymer, foam, chemical, or process manufacturing environments.
AutoCAD or electrical drafting experience.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
Provide hands-on support for daily maintenance and production issues involving controls, electrical systems, drives, sensors, and HMIs.
Develop, modify, and debug PLC and HMI programs to improve equipment performance and reliability.
Perform electrical troubleshooting using schematics, wiring diagrams, and diagnostic tools.
Install, wire, test, and commission automation equipment, control panels, motors, sensors, drives, and related components.
Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities on automated production equipment.
Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
Work with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to minimize downtime and maximize machine performance.
Create and maintain documentation, including electrical drawings, PLC backups, and troubleshooting records.
Support automation and controls projects at other Flooring locations as needed.