Drafter Intern

Open The Door to Opportunity!
At Leggett & Platt, we provide real-world experiences that shape the future of young professionals. Our Doors Internship Program is a paid opportunity for students to contribute to and learn from a global leader in manufacturing, design, and innovation. We offer internships in fields ranging from engineering, business, finance, operations, environmental health science, and technology, allowing you to explore a variety of industries such as automotive, aerospace, home furnishings, bedding, and industrial products.

About The Program:
The Doors Internship Program is an immersive experience designed to build your expertise, grow your network, and give you hands-on experience across different functions. You’ll work on real-world tasks and/or projects, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and be part of a company that enhances people’s lives through innovation in comfort-driven design and manufacturing.

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As a Drafter, you will gain hands-on experience in detailing parts, assemblies, understanding tolerances and fits of parts, and drawing standards. This role offers the chance to work within a dynamic team.

This position is perfect for someone eager to learn, collaborate, and explore technologies. This role provides an exceptional opportunity to build valuable skills while contributing to impactful projects.

So, what will you be doing as a Drafting Intern?

• Machine Development & Support – Assist in designing and detailing components for prototype and production machinery.
• Learning and Development – Work alongside experienced engineers and professionals, participating in cross-functional team projects to expand your knowledge in automation and machinery.
• Additional duties as assigned.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Technical degree (in progress or completed) in Drafting and Computer Aided Design or a related field.
• Technical curiosity and a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Basic familiarity with computer hardware and 3D design software system (i.e. SolidWorks).
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to be hands-on and support factory-floor challenges.

Things we consider a plus:

• Exposure to 3D design (i.e. SolidWorks).
• Familiarity with SQL databases and application development.
• Coursework or experience in drafting.

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

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 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, processes and practices promote equal opportunity for all. Join us!

We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. We’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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