Manual Machinist

L&P Bedding Group; Carthage, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt Bedding Group in Missouri seeks a skilled machinist to produce parts using specialized machinery and to maintain equipment in efficient working order.

You will read blueprints, check tolerances with micrometers and calipers, and follow written and verbal instructions to ensure conformance to specifications. The role requires teamwork, commitment to quality and safety, and adherence to continuous improvement practices.

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of machining operations using a variety of specialized equipment.
• Accurately read prints/drawings and measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers.
• Must have a clear understanding of tolerances and print specifications.
• Must be cooperative and able to work effectively with others.
• Must follow verbal and written instructions and be detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Production of parts using specialized machinery to ensure parts are to specifications.
• General maintenance of specialized machinery to ensure efficient operation.
• Collaborate with engineers to optimize machining processes on new or replacement parts.
• Identify and communicate problems related to product, process, and the management system.
• Ensure compliance with Quality and Safety requirements and procedures.

Skills

Machining operations

Read prints/d drawings

Tolerances & specifications

Teamwork

Following instructions

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Leggett & Platt’s overall mission is a commitment to enhance lives - by delivering quality products, offering empowering and rewarding careers, and doing our part in bringing about a better future.

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 and carpet cushion, as well as bedding machinery and erosion-control products.

From aerospace tubing and fabricated assemblies to flooring underlayment and carpet cushion, Leggett & Platt has divisions that design, manufacture, and sell a variety of products. Our reliable product development and launch capability, coupled with our global footprint, make us a trusted partner for customers in the aerospace, hydraulic cylinders, flooring, textile, and geo components industries.

Leggett & Platt has been the driving force in bedding components technology since inventing the bedspring in 1885. Now, we own more mattress industry patents than anyone in the world.

Springs, foam, adjustable beds, machinery – our Bedding businesses design, produce, and supply innovative sleep solutions that help you rest comfortably.

• Excellent understanding of machining operations using a variety of specialized equipment
• Previous experience through formal training, apprenticeship programs or machine shop is required
• Accurately read prints/drawings and measuring devices such as (micrometers, calipers, etc)
• Must have a clear understanding of tolerances and print specifications
• Must have a cooperative attitude, necessary to work effectively with others
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions
• Must be detail oriented
• Commitment to Quality Management Systems and Continuous Improvement
• Commitment to L&P Safety and Environmental initiatives

PRIMARY DUTIES:

The primary duties of the employee are (but not limited to) the following:

• Production of parts using specialized machinery to ensure parts are to specifications
• General maintenance of specialized machinery to ensure that the machinery is in efficient working order
• Occasionally work with engineers to find the best machining process on new or replacement parts
• Have a clear understanding of all processes involved with the position
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformities related to the product, process and/or the system
• Identify, record and communicate any problems relating to product, process and the management system
• Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through designated channels
• Verify the implementation of solutions
• Control further processing, delivery or installation of nonconforming product until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected
• Conform to all Quality and Safety requirements and procedures
• Perform other duties as requested or as deemed appropriate

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

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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