Aerospace Production Worker

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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.

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Aerospace

At L&P Aerospace, we specialize in creating complex tube and duct assemblies using high-performance materials capable of withstanding extreme pressure, temperature, and chemical interaction.

After our materials have gone through the necessary processes, we are left with high-performance finished goods that are ready to be incorporated into assemblies for our customers.

Learn more about L&P Aerospace: Aerospace

Production Worker – Job Description
Classification:  Non-Exempt
Wage Range:  $25.75/hr starting rate is not negotiable.  After training, probation, or if selected for job position; pay increases vary from $28.33 up to $46.03/hr depending on position per Union Contract
Reports to:  Production Supervisor

Summary/Objective
The Production Workers operate various machines on the production floor under supervision and direction of a Trainer, Team Lead, Production Supervisor, or the Operations Manager.

Essential Skills

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions/skills for this position.
• Performs typical machine operations to support the production floor on a variety of different machines.
• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safetyregulations.
• Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on machines as required.
• Must be able to perform but not limited to the following tasks: milling, drilling, de-burring, molding and all bench operations and inspect.
• Must be able to learn basic machine functions on the job to perform needed production line work.
• Must be able to use measuring devices and math skills to ensure work station output is accurate.
• Must be willing to accept and receive frequent feedback and assistance with regards to machine set-up.
• Must be able to meet production rates for specific warehouse functions within established standards.
• Must have inititiave and the ability to work autonomously on production processes.
• Reads routing and performs work as assigned by production supervisor.
• Cuts, clips, holds, or carries product(s).
• Notifies supervisor of any mechanical or material issues.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area.
• Ability to communicate accurately and clearly (both written and verbally)
• Ability to consistently work scheduled shifts

Competencies

• Teamwork Orientation
• Time Management
• Performance Management
• Results Driven

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work We are currently hiring production workers for all shifts.  All training will begin on day shift and typically lasts 5 months or longer.
Day Shift: 6:00am- 2:30pm
Swing Shift: 2:30pm- 10:30pm
Night Shift: 10:30pm- 6:00am

Job Type:  Full-time 

Travel:  No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED

Preferred Education and Experience

• One year of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience as machine operator
• Flexible to cross-functional On-The-Job Training environment

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 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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