Machine Operator Floater

Leggett & Platt; Kouts (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt is seeking a Machine Operator Floater for its Merit Steel location in Kouts, Indiana. The ideal candidate must be adaptable, eager to learn, and able to support multiple departments while ensuring smooth operation during peak times or coverage for absences.

Your responsibilities will include operating machines, performing troubleshooting, and maintaining production rates while focusing on safety and quality standards. Flexibility in shifts is a must.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of machine operating experience.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to learn multiple job functions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with supervisor to determine job functions at the start of each shift.
• Step into various roles within operations.
• Set up and operate wire drawing machines.
• Perform basic machine troubleshooting.

Skills

Attendance/Punctuality

Quality

Quantity

Safety

Attention to detail

Job description

Machine Operator Floater – Merit Steel, Kouts, Indiana

We are seeking a Machine Operator Floater to join our team at our Merit Steel location in Kouts, Indiana. The Machine Operator Floater is a dynamic and adaptable team member responsible for performing a variety of duties across multiple departments as needed. This position is designed to provide support wherever required, ensuring the smooth operation of daily business activities and covering absences, high workloads, or special projects. The ideal candidate is flexible, quick to learn new tasks, and able to work effectively in diverse environments.

Shift / Hours

M-F 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. (This role requires flexibility to work various shifts, and candidates must be willing and able to adapt to different schedules.)

Responsibilities

• At the beginning of each shift coordinate with supervisor to determine what job functions are needed for the day
• Step into various roles within operations, including but not limited to positions in the annealing department, shipping department, and machine operating
• Set up and operate wire drawing machines
• Change out carriers in a safe manner
• Responsible for meeting production rates and quality standards
• Perform basic machine troubleshooting
• Perform preventative maintenance on machinery
• Keep wire drawing machines supplied with proper carriers
• Perform plant housekeeping duties
• Fill propane
• Operate and inspect sweeper
• Dump lube barrels
• Dispose of garbage
• Dump scrap hoppers
• Practice good safety techniques
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Attendance/Punctuality – consistently at work and on time
• Quality – demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; maintains a clean and organized work environment
• Quantity – meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity
• Safety – observes all safety procedures and policies; reports potentially unsafe conditions to supervisor; uses equipment and materials properly
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to learn multiple job functions with a willingness to tackle tasks as needed on a day-to-day basis
• Able to work accurately from verbal and written instructions
• 2+ years of machine operating experience

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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