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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.
Leggett & Platt, Incorporated is seeking an
R&D Fabrication Technician
for its Adjustable Bed Group at the IDEA Center in Carthage, Missouri. The IDEA Center produces corporate innovations and supports Leggett & Platt businesses by strengthening their product capabilities. This position will report to the Product Development Shop Supervisor and will assist with various projects on the R&D shop floor.
Responsibilities
Fabricate parts to blueprint specifications using various machining, welding, and forming equipment
Assist in building engineering prototypes, samples, test fixtures, and tooling
Set up and perform testing for prototypes as well as prototype inspections and documentation
Assemble and modify mechanical components from existing products
Assist Project Engineers in performing tests of complete prototype or production units and components under operational conditions
Upholster, prepare, and stage finished products for internal meetings and external tradeshows
Additional duties may include shipping and receiving, local delivery and warehouse operations
Requirements
Operate forklifts, milling machines, manual lathes, as well as MIG, TIG and Arc Welders
Operate wood working tools including saws, drill presses and sanders
High School diploma or GED
Vocational training/certifications from an accredited learning institution in machining, fabrication, or equivalent experience
Ability to use desktop PCs and Microsoft Suite
Follow all safety protocols and ensure proper use of PPE during fabrication, assembly, and testing activities
Experience with precision measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers, etc.)
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds
Desired Skills
Knowledge of various metal, wood, and plastic materials
CNC wood router and tube/flat bending experience
Oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present information to internal groups
Displays original thinking and creativity, is resourceful and a problem-solver
Shows accuracy and thoroughness with attention to detail
Demonstrates initiative and willingness to help others
We offer a comprehensive benefits package. To include 401K, medical, dental, vision, discount stock purchase plan, employee discounts and more.
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
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer
For more information about how we handle your personal data in connection with our recruiting processes, please refer to the Recruiting Privacy Notice on the “Privacy Notice” tab located at http://privacy.leggett.com
Applicants in the United States Leggett & Platt Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need accessibility or assistance to apply for career opportunities through this site, please email us to ensure your inquiry is directed to a member of the Human Resources Staff.
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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.
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.
Leggett & Platt, Incorporated is seeking an
R&D Fabrication Technician
for its Adjustable Bed Group at the IDEA Center in Carthage, Missouri. The IDEA Center produces corporate innovations and supports Leggett & Platt businesses by strengthening their product capabilities. This position will report to the Product Development Shop Supervisor and will assist with various projects on the R&D shop floor.
Responsibilities
Fabricate parts to blueprint specifications using various machining, welding, and forming equipment
Assist in building engineering prototypes, samples, test fixtures, and tooling
Set up and perform testing for prototypes as well as prototype inspections and documentation
Assemble and modify mechanical components from existing products
Assist Project Engineers in performing tests of complete prototype or production units and components under operational conditions
Upholster, prepare, and stage finished products for internal meetings and external tradeshows
Additional duties may include shipping and receiving, local delivery and warehouse operations
Requirements
Operate forklifts, milling machines, manual lathes, as well as MIG, TIG and Arc Welders
Operate wood working tools including saws, drill presses and sanders
High School diploma or GED
Vocational training/certifications from an accredited learning institution in machining, fabrication, or equivalent experience
Ability to use desktop PCs and Microsoft Suite
Follow all safety protocols and ensure proper use of PPE during fabrication, assembly, and testing activities
Experience with precision measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers, etc.)
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds
Desired Skills
Knowledge of various metal, wood, and plastic materials
CNC wood router and tube/flat bending experience
Oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present information to internal groups
Displays original thinking and creativity, is resourceful and a problem-solver
Shows accuracy and thoroughness with attention to detail
Demonstrates initiative and willingness to help others
We offer a comprehensive benefits package. To include 401K, medical, dental, vision, discount stock purchase plan, employee discounts and more.
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
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer
For more information about how we handle your personal data in connection with our recruiting processes, please refer to the Recruiting Privacy Notice on the “Privacy Notice” tab located at http://privacy.leggett.com
Applicants in the United States Leggett & Platt Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need accessibility or assistance to apply for career opportunities through this site, please email us to ensure your inquiry is directed to a member of the Human Resources Staff.
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