Full-Time
Electrical Technician
Rod Mill
Leggett & Platt
1,001-5,000 employees
Designs and manufactures bedding, furniture components
No salary listed
Sterling, IL, USA
In Person
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- At least 5 years of maintenance electrician-related experience, preferably in a similar heavy manufacturing setting, or equivalent training and experience.
- Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively in English.
- Knowledge of crane signals.
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills.
- Ability to work effectively alone or with other employees, with or without direct supervision.
- Ability and desire to continually advance knowledge of electrical controls and troubleshooting.
- Ability to identify differences between similar sensors and read datasheets for sensor applications.
- Understanding of programmable logic controllers, analog circuits, programmable logic controller scaling calculations, calibration of flow, temperature and pressure transmitters, communication protocols, cabling, and basic networking.
- Understanding of gear ratios, motor revolutions per minute, encoder technology, alternating-current and direct-current variable-speed-drive theory, variable-frequency-drive controls, software for parameter upload, download and troubleshooting, and communication data files controlling variable-frequency drives.
- Ability to work in extreme temperatures while wearing required personal protective equipment.
- Mobility to move throughout assigned areas of the Rod Mill and/or Melt Shop.
- Strength and stamina to remain on foot for most of 12-hour shifts.
- Ability to use required personal protective equipment, walk stairs safely, and climb ladders and catwalks using a safety harness.
- Ability to maneuver safely into positions required for overhead-crane inspection and repair.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and carry up to 25 pounds without assistance.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Average computer skills, including keyboard dexterity.
- Ability to supply basic tools.
- Dismantle, clean, repair, replace, install, maintain, assemble, and lubricate electrical equipment to achieve proper operating characteristics.
- Make temporary or permanent repairs to main motor devices, generators, control panels, relays, interlocking cranes, control systems, electronic devices, and circuit breakers.
- Make mechanical and electrical repairs on cranes.
- Receive instructions for scheduled and emergency repair, installation, and inspection work.
- Inspect electrical and electronic equipment and power lines, including motor-bearing lubrication, commutation, excessive vibration, wear, and adjustment needs.
- Diagnose faults using testing equipment and knowledge of electrical principles.
- Determine repair approaches that minimize production interruptions.
- Advise when immediate equipment shutdown is necessary or when temporary continued operation is safe.
- Calibrate electrical measuring equipment.
- Assist with planned projects and project startups.
- Interpret and analyze drawings and wiring diagrams to locate and trace electrical circuits.
- Evaluate programming to determine material and replacement needs and select logical approaches to troubleshooting and repair.
- Mark up drawing changes and deliver copies to the supervisor.
- Make mechanical repairs while servicing electrical equipment.
- Create accurate equipment-history reports and records in the computerized maintenance management system.
- Complete and maintain work orders and purchase orders for required materials, supplies, and equipment, and maintain daily activity logs.
- Perform housekeeping in repair areas and shops.
- Report to work as scheduled.
- Follow related standard job procedures, company policies, work rules, and safety rules, including lockout/tagout compliance.
- Complete other assigned duties.
- Maintenance electrician experience in a similar heavy manufacturing setting.
Leggett & Platt designs and manufactures a broad range of product components for bedding, furniture, seating, homes, offices, airplanes, and automobiles. It creates the parts and materials that other companies integrate into their products, turning design concepts into physical components used to improve comfort and function. The company differentiates itself with a diversified, multi-industry portfolio and global scale as a supplier, guided by its four values: Put People First, Do the Right Thing, Do Great Work Together, and Take Ownership and Raise the Bar. Its goal is to enhance people’s lives by improving comfort and function while delivering strong returns for shareholders and providing jobs in communities around the world.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Carthage, Texas
Founded
1883
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Somnigroup closed the acquisition August 26, 2026, adding $75 million annual synergies.
- Leggett Dynamics launched Smart Brushless Motor and Mid-Class Massage System in June 2026.
- 2Q 2026 adjusted EPS rose to $0.39, beating estimates despite lower sales.
What critics are saying
- Residential demand stayed weak in 2Q 2026, with sales down 6% year over year.
- Ontario, California closed June 2026, eliminating 126 jobs and signaling continued footprint shrinkage.
- Somnigroup's August 26, 2026 acquisition ends Leggett & Platt independence and integration failures destroy value.
What makes Leggett & Platt unique
- Leggett Dynamics launched non-electronic comfort modules in June 2026 for OEM integration.
- Its 140-year engineering base spans bedding, furniture, industrial, and automotive components.
- More than 140 global automotive customers anchor sticky design-in relationships and switching costs.
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↑ 6%Gov. Abbot, TWC announce over $212,000 job training grant to Navarro College. Governor Greg Abbott announced last week that a Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant award totaling $212,520 to Navarro College in partnership with Leggett & Platt Inc. Through this...
Somnigroup International announces new President of Leggett & Platt. DALLAS, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Somnigroup International Inc. (NYSE: SGI, "Company" or "Somnigroup") today announced that Tyson Hagale has been appointed as President of Leggett & Platt, effective immediately. Mr. Hagale will report to Karl Glassman, Chief Executive Officer of Leggett & Platt. Mr. Hagale will have oversight responsibility for all of Leggett & Platt. "I am delighted that Tyson has been elevated to this new role at the company," stated Mr. Glassman. "Over the course of his 25-year career at Leggett & Platt, Tyson has attained broad experience across multiple facets of our business, including mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning, and operational leadership. During the last five years while serving as President of our Bedding Products segment, he played an instrumental role in executing a major restructuring to improve profitability in the face of industry headwinds. Tyson is well-suited to help me lead Leggett & Platt as we embark on this exciting new chapter as part of the Somnigroup family." "Naming Tyson as President of Leggett & Platt is reflective of Somnigroup's deep respect for the legacy Leggett & Platt management team in general and Tyson's accomplishments specifically," commented Scott Thompson, Chairman and CEO of Somnigroup. "The Somnigroup team and I have worked with Tyson for many years. He is well-respected in the bedding industry and, importantly, understands the Leggett & Platt business beyond bedding. His commitment to the core values that have guided Leggett & Platt for over 100 years will ensure the continued success of the company under his enhanced leadership role." Mr. Hagale will be based out of Leggett & Platt's office in Carthage, Missouri. About Somnigroup Somnigroup (NYSE: SGI) is the world's largest bedding company, dedicated to transforming how the world sleeps. With superior capabilities in design, component and finished goods manufacturing, distribution and retail, 6ix deliver breakthrough sleep solutions and serve the evolving needs of consumers in more than 100 countries worldwide through its fully-owned businesses, Tempur Sealy, Mattress Firm, Leggett & Platt, and Dreams. Its portfolio includes the most highly recognized brands in the industry, including Tempur-Pedic(R), Sealy(R), Stearns & Foster(R), and Sleepy's(R), enhanced by Leggett & Platt's diversified component engineering expertise. Its global omni-channel platform enables 6ix to meet consumers wherever they shop, offering a personal connection and innovation to provide a unique retail experience and tailored solutions. Somnigroup Investor Relations Contact Lauren Avritt Investor Relations Somnigroup International Inc. [email protected] View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/somnigroup-international-announces-new-president-of-leggett-platt-302860795.html SOURCE Somnigroup International
Leggett & Platt reported second-quarter revenue of $999.7 million, beating analyst estimates of $982.9 million despite a 5.5% year-on-year decline. The manufacturing company's non-GAAP profit of $0.39 per share exceeded consensus estimates of $0.26 by 48.6%. The company's operating margin held steady at 8% compared to the same quarter last year. However, free cash flow margin declined to 2.5% from 7.1% year-on-year. President and CEO Karl Glassman attributed the improved adjusted earnings to disciplined execution and cost management, alongside favourable items not expected to recur. Analysts project revenue to decline 1.1% over the next 12 months. The stock dropped following the announcement despite beating revenue expectations.
Leggett Dynamics has launched its Mid-Class Massage System, a non-electronic innovation bringing premium massage features to vehicles beyond the luxury segment. The system, now in production with a global OEM, was shortlisted for the 2026 Auto Tech Partnership Award. The MCM uses a compact 30 x 35 mm module employing the Coandă effect, with no electronics or moving parts. This design reduces complexity and cost whilst enabling plug-and-play integration without requiring electronic revalidation, allowing OEMs to add comfort features to existing platforms quickly. The system's rapid transition from concept to production was enabled through early OEM collaboration. Leggett Dynamics showcased MCM at the Automotive Engineering Expo in Nagoya and will feature it at the Automotive Interiors Expo Europe in Stuttgart.
Leggett Dynamics launches Mid-Class Massage System & makes luxury comfort accessible on high-volume programs. June 22, 2026 4:03 AM Gift Article DETROIT, MI / ACCESS Newswire / June 22, 2026 / Leggett Dynamics today launched its Mid-Class Massage System (MCM), a breakthrough non-electronic innovation that makes premium massage more accessible beyond the luxury vehicle segment. Now in production with a global OEM, MCM was also shortlisted for the 2026 Auto Tech Partnership Award for industry-leading innovation and collaboration. Breakthrough by Design MCM creates a distinctive massage experience with a compact 30 x 35 mm module that uses the Coandă effect, an air jet's natural tendency to follow a curved surface. With no electronics or moving parts, it reduces complexity and cost, making a premium experience accessible to more vehicle segments and consumers. Balancing Innovation, Speed and Cost "Automakers must balance innovation, speed and cost while consumers expect more personalized, affordable, premium experiences," said Julien Rea, VP of Global Innovation & Engineering at Leggett Dynamics. "Leggett Dynamics' Mid-Class Massage System redefines what's possible with a breakthrough approach that simplifies design, enables plug-and-play integration and makes premium comfort accessible to more vehicles beyond the luxury segment." As part of its Innovation Services, Leggett Dynamics generated early OEM interest with an advanced concept and launched a co-development program to validate technical feasibility, optimize performance, and align cost targets with market expectations. Accelerating Concept to Production MCM's rapid transition from concept to production was enabled by early collaboration and its stand-alone, non-electronic design. Unlike conventional systems, MCM can be integrated as an "island solution" in vehicle updates without requiring time-consuming and costly electronic revalidation. This helps OEMs quickly and easily add comfort content, even on platforms not originally designed with complex electronic architectures. Recognition for Innovation and Partnership MCM was shortlisted for the 2026 Automotive Tech Partnership Award, reflecting recognition for both breakthrough innovation and the power of close OEM collaboration. MCM is also under consideration for additional industry awards to be announced later this year. "Helping automakers balance cutting-edge innovation, speed, and cost is exactly why early co-development matters. When collaboration starts early, we can better align advanced concepts with cost targets and launch timing to bring differentiated user experiences to market faster and help OEMs compete more effectively," said Rea. About Leggett Dynamics Leggett Dynamics is the brand representing the automotive businesses of Leggett & Platt, Incorporated. Under the Leggett Dynamics brand, these businesses deliver eMotion and Comfort solutions for automotive seating, liftgates, doors, sunroofs, and more. Leggett Dynamics businesses operate globally, with a footprint spanning 28 locations across 12 countries, and employing more than 6,200 people, with key locations in Detroit, Nuremberg, and Shanghai. As a strategic partner to more than 140 customers worldwide, Leggett Dynamics offers a Comfort Systems Platform (massage, lumbar, bolster and suspension), Motion Systems Platform (motors, actuators and cables), Software & Integration Platform, and Innovation Services, including advanced engineering co-development and human factors studies. Leggett Dynamics is a brand within Leggett & Platt, Inc. (NYSE:LEG), a manufacturer of residential, industrial, and furniture products that has been engineering comfort for over 140 years across the places where people sleep, work, live, and move. Media Contact: Dawn K. Looney, APR VP of Global Branding, Marketing & Communications Leggett Dynamics Email: [email protected] Phone: +1.248.980.1248 Liwen Tao Manager of AP Branding, Marketing & Communications Leggett Dynamics Email: [email protected]