Production Associate (day shift)

Leggett Dynamics; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt Incorporated is seeking a Production Associate within our Operations team to support our Automotive business. The role involves operating a grid/lumbar assembly machine to form mats used in seating components, requiring teamwork on continuous improvement projects.

You will maintain product quality by following verbal and written instructions, reading blueprints, and adhering to safety practices.

Qualifications

• Dexterity and mechanical understanding to operate an automated machine.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions, including blueprints.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Commitment to safety practices.
• Willingness to participate in continuous improvement training (IATF-16949/ISO-9001:2015, Kaizen, SMED).
• Ability to work in a team on continuous improvement projects.
• Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 6:45 am to 5:15 pm.

Responsibilities

• Operate a grid/lumbar assembly machine to form mats from straight wire.
• Carry bundles to a strapping machine and prepare for shipping.
• Produce quality products and identify issues when they occur.
• Notify appropriate personnel to fix the machine when needed.
• Perform other duties as requested and conform with environmental policies.

Skills

Dexterity

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Physical strength

Instruction following

Continuous improvement mindset

Kaizen familiarity

SMED familiarity

Job description

We, at Leggett & Platt Incorporated, are searching for a Production Associate within our Operations team to help support our Automotive business. Did you know we are the world's leading designer and manufacturer of seating support and comfort systems for transportation manufacturers, as well as tier one and two suppliers within the automotive industry? That's right! Our automotive products fall into four primary groups: Seating and Lumbar support, Motors, Actuators and Massage Systems. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As a Production Associate you will have the opportunity to control the operation of single or multiple production machines for the process of manufacturing products. Must be able to work in teams on continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• The job is a standing/sitting job requiring the operation of a grid/lumbar assembly machine. The machine processes straight wire to form a mat, which is used in the assembly of automotive seating. Upon completion of a bundle of approximately 50 pieces, the bundle is carried to a strapping machine for tying and placement in a shipping container.
• The operator is responsible for producing quality products and must be able to identify such. If necessary, the operator must be able to notify appropriate person to fix machine.
• Perform other duties as requested or as deemed appropriate.
• Conform with the environmental policy and procedures and with the requirements of the environmental management system.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• Sufficient dexterity and mechanical understanding to operate an automated machine.
• Ability to understand both verbal and written instruction. This includes the ability with proper training to follow construction blueprints and document ongoing processes.
• Sufficient aptitude to identify proper product quality.
• Ability to lift objects not to exceed 70 pounds.
• Basic understanding of and full compliance with all standard safety practices.
• The willingness to be involved in ongoing skills improvement classes and efforts of which are included IATF-16949/ISO-9001:2015, Kaizen, and SMED.
• Monday to Thursday from 6:45 am to 5:15 pm

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer

For more information about how we handle your personal data in connection with our recruiting processes, please refer to the Recruiting Privacy Notice on "Privacy Notice" tab located at http://privacy.leggett.com