NDT (Level III)

Date: Jun 23, 2025

Location: Middletown, CT, US

Company: Leggett & Platt

We make life more comfortable.

 

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.

 

Learn more about the history of Leggett: https://leggett.com/history

POSITION SUMMARY: This position will be responsible for performing inspections and other quality assurance functions in support of Manufacturing and in conformance with customer requirements as pertains to Level III Radiographic Testing (RT) and Penetrant Testing (PT)

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 

•             Perform and document inspections/verifications on products, components, and processes based on specified requirements.  Use of inspection equipment related to NDT such as Radiographic and Liquid Penetrant processes etc.

•             Implement and maintain systems that are related to the AS & ISO Quality Management System

•             Ensure procedures, instructions /techniques for NDT have been initiated, and approved by a level 3 inspector

•             When required obtain customer approval

•             Monitor and ensure all NDT inspection/test equipment is calibrated, recorded, labeled, stored, and controlled

•             Maintain records of equipment material per procedures, standards, and customer requirements

•             Maintain appropriate verification documents based on inspection data/duties performed

•             Gather quality data and present the results in an organized manner

•             Perform annual system, and performance audits to ensure systems, inspectors, operators, and equipment are in compliance

•             Process non-conformances (NR)

•             Evaluate returned product (RMA) from the customer for confirmation and NR creation

•             Interface with other individuals on issues related to quality.  Aid operators in understanding and interpreting quality specifications and procedures.

•             Aid the Quality Manager on issues related to product performance, system performance

•             Train other individuals in specific areas of expertise

•             Assist in presenting processes to customers/agency’s (NADCAP) for system review, certification

 

OTHER DUTIES:

 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS:

 

Company Goals:

 

•             Safety – Conduct all operations in a safe manner.

•             Quality – Meet quality requirements of all assigned processes.

•             On-Time Delivery – Meet customer delivery requirements.

•             Profit – Meet the time & quality standards for all assigned work. Maintain accurate inventory

•             Bookings & Shipments as communicated – Meet the required delivery dates for all assigned jobs.

 

Key Initiatives:

 

•             Continuous Improvement– Identify job specific and general area improvements to supervision.  Consistently improve the organization and cleanliness of assigned areas (6S).

•             MRP – Constant adherence to MRP system.  Identify potential or realized issues to supervision.

•             Workforce Development – Identify training needs (or opportunities) to supervision.

 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

 

•             A genuine belief in continuous improvement and disciplined processes.  A willingness to analyze, challenge and change processes, if needed, to create a more efficient environment and culture.

•             Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

•             Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

•             Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.

•             Organizational and time management skills.

•             Self-starter with ability to multi-task and prioritize workday/projects independently.

•             Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

 

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED:   

•             Five (5) years in an inspection or quality assurance role with ISO/AS experience

•             Familiarity with NDT equipment requirements

•             Able to understand and interpret Technical plans, specifications, and operations sheets, etc.

•             Computer literate (Windows, MS Office, E-mail, etc.)

•             Self-starter who is comfortable with hands-on activities.

 

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE REQUIRED:

•             Level III certifications/documentation as required for position of Level III Radiographic Testing (RT) and Penetrant Testing (PT)

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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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