Manufacturing Lab Technician

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Manufacturing Lab Technician within our operations team to help support our bedding  business.  Did you know we have been revolutionizing the sleep industry since 1883?  That’s right!  In fact, we hold the original patent on a spiral steel coil bed spring, filed way back in 1885.  Since then, we have been an industry leader in guaranteeing you get the best sleep possible.  If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As a Manufacturing Lab Technician you will have the opportunity to assist in transitioning products into production by maintaining detailed records, providing manufacturability feedback, and supporting equipment improvement initiatives.  Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by supporting US Spring product development by producing and documenting sample coils and units.  The team you will be working with is collaborative and close knit, and values challenging work and diversity of thought. 

So, what will you be doing as a Manufacturing Lab Technician?

• Set up machines and create recipes for product development samples.
• Perform changeovers and adjust setups to meet design intent.
• Document tooling, machine settings, recipes, quality checks, and observations in a retraceable format linked to development project numbers.
• Provide feedback to improve product manufacturability, cost, and quality.
• Maintain lab equipment to meet performance, quality, and safety requirements.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues.
• Assemble and overhaul machines or components.
• Program and troubleshoot computer-based control systems.
• Support TPM initiatives, identify PM needs, and assist in part rebuilding.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment in accordance with 6S standards.
• Ensure all safety devices and machine guards are in place and functional.
• Train employees on equipment operation and maintenance.
• Support EOJT (Essential On-the-Job Training) activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as ISO 9001:2015, TPM, ECO, and L&P projects.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to lead the lab team when needed.

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

• Demonstrated ability to read engineering drawings and quality specifications and translate them into coil and unit setups.
• Experience with complex production equipment, including- Spuhl P450 and 460 coilers and PA 494 assembler.
• Understanding of mechanical/electrical schematics and related math calculations.
• Proficient with maintenance tools, ultrasonic welding, and knowledge of wire forming.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with willingness to learn control systems.
• Good communication and teamwork capabilities.
• Ability to stand and walk continuously; frequent bending, reaching, and climbing on equipment.
• Use of hands for detangling wire, pulling coils, and handling tools or baskets.
• Lift, push, and pull up to 75 lbs as needed.
• Adequate vision and hearing to detect quality issues and operate machinery safely.

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.

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• 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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