Shaft Line Machine Operator

L&P Bedding Group; Carthage, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt Bedding Group is seeking a manufacturing operator to maintain automated cell production, perform machine changes, and assist with packaging and general duties in a fast-paced plant environment. The role requires reading prints, operating forklifts/cranes, and ensuring quality and safety compliance.

The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to procedures, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to contribute to process optimization and efficiency gains on the production

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must have cooperative attitude and attendance.
• Must read and understand prints/drawings.
• Must operate a forklift and motorized crane.
• Must read basic inspection tools (calipers, micrometers).
• Commitment to quality management and safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production on all machinery within the automated cell to meet performance and quality goals.
• Perform basic tool changes and machine maintenance.
• Chamfer and load raw material onto bar feeders.
• Rework non-conforming product as needed.
• Assist in packaging and handling of finished products.
• Support Material Handler duties when possible.
• Report problems to the supervisor.
• Discontinue production if out of spec and notify supervisor.
• Record problems related to product/process.
• Control non-conforming product until corrected.
• Initiate actions to prevent non-conformities and downtime.
• Propose solutions through designated channels and verify implementation.
• Keep work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Report to supervisor or management on issues.

Skills

Follow instructions

Team cooperation

Attendance reliability

Read prints/drawings

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Inspect tools usage

Quality and safety

Continuous improvement

Tools

Forklift

Motorized crane

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.

• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions
• Must have cooperative attitude, necessary to work effectively with others
• Must have acceptable attendance
• Must be able to move quickly from machine to machine and make necessary adjustments
• Must be able to fill out all necessary paperwork accurately
• Must be able to read and understand prints/drawings
• Must have the ability to operate a fork truck and motorized crane
• Must be able to accurately read all necessary inspection equipment
• Must be able to use and understand basic inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, etc)
• 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 are not limited to) the following:

• Maintain production on all machinery within the automated cell in order to meet department performance and quality objectives
• Perform basic tool changeovers, tool offsets, and machine maintenance
• Chamfer and load raw material onto the bar feeders
• Rework non-conforming product as necessary
• Assist in the packaging and handling of finished product and raw materials
• Assist with all of the Material Handler duties when possible
• Report to the supervisor any problems that occur within the automated cell
• Will discontinue production and notify supervisor as needed if process does not fall within specifications or is suspected to be nonconforming
• Identify and/or record any problems relating to the product, process and to the management system
• Control further processing, delivery or installation of non-conforming product until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformity or costly downtime related to the product, process, or the system
• Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through designated channels
• Verify the implementation of solutions
• Keep work area clean, organized, and safe
• Report to the supervisor, management team members, or Administrative

Manager any Continuous Improvements recommendations

• Follow all written procedures, work instructions and quality plans
• Conform to all Quality/Safety requirements and procedures
• Participate in the Continuous Improvement Process
• Perform all other duties as requested or deemed appropriate

REQUIREMENTS:

You must be able to perform these duties within 30 days

• Operate machinery efficiently
• Perform machine tool offsets
• Report any serious problems to the supervisor
• Accurately use and understand basic inspection tools
• Perform machine maintenance
• Understand work instructions & quality plans for process

You must be able to perform these duties within 60 DAYS

• Able to perform all 30 day requirements
• Must be able to make tooling changes
• Inspect finished product for quality defects
• Know and understand all nonconformance and specifications

You must be able to perform these duties within 90 DAYS

• Understand all processes involved with the position

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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