Shaft Line Machine Operator

About the Company

Leggett & Platt’s mission is a commitment to enhance lives by delivering quality products, offering empowering and rewarding careers, and contributing to a better future. With an inventive heritage spanning over 130 years, Leggett & Platt is the leading supplier of a wide range of products and components, including mattress springs, carpet cushion, bedding machinery, aerospace tubing, and erosion-control products. The company serves industries such as aerospace, hydraulic cylinders, flooring, textile, and geo components, leveraging reliable product development and a global footprint.

The Bedding division is the world leader in bedding technology, holding more mattress industry patents than any other company. From springs and foam to adjustable beds and machinery, Leggett & Platt designs, produces, and supplies innovative sleep solutions.

About the Role

The Shaft Line Operator will work within an automated cell to maintain production, perform machine maintenance, and ensure quality objectives are met. This role reports to the Manufacturing Manager and involves operating machinery, inspecting products, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production on all machinery within the automated cell to meet department performance and quality objectives.
• Perform basic tool changeovers, tool offsets, and machine maintenance.
• Chamfer and load raw material onto bar feeders.
• Rework non-conforming product as necessary.
• Assist in packaging and handling finished product and raw materials.
• Perform Material Handler duties when possible.
• Report problems within the automated cell to the supervisor.
• Discontinue production and notify supervisor if the process does not meet specifications or is suspected to be nonconforming.
• Identify, record, and control issues related to product, process, or management system.
• Prevent further processing, delivery, or installation of non-conforming product until deficiencies are corrected.
• Initiate actions to prevent non-conformity or costly downtime.
• Recommend or provide solutions through designated channels and verify their implementation.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Report Continuous Improvement recommendations to supervisors or management.
• Follow all written procedures, work instructions, and quality plans.
• Conform to all Quality and Safety requirements and procedures.
• Participate in the Continuous Improvement Process.
• Perform additional duties as requested or deemed appropriate.

Requirements

You must be able to perform the following duties within specified timeframes:

• Within 30 Days:
  • Operate machinery efficiently.
  • Perform machine tool offsets.
  • Report serious problems to the supervisor.
  • Accurately use and understand basic inspection tools.
  • Perform machine maintenance.
  • Understand work instructions and quality plans for the process.
• Within 60 Days:
  • Perform all 30-day requirements.
  • Make tooling changes.
  • Inspect finished product for quality defects.
  • Know and understand all nonconformance and specifications.
• Within 90 Days:
  • Understand all processes involved with the position.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Cooperative attitude and ability to work effectively with others.
• Acceptable attendance record.
• Ability to move quickly between machines and make necessary adjustments.
• Ability to accurately fill out paperwork.
• Ability to read and understand prints/drawings.
• Ability to operate a fork truck and motorized crane.
• Ability to accurately read inspection equipment.
• Proficiency in using basic inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
• Commitment to Quality Management Systems and Continuous Improvement.
• Commitment to Leggett & Platt’s Safety and Environmental initiatives.

Company Values

• Put People First: Commitment to safety, learning, development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy, and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing: Acting with honesty and integrity, delivering results the right way, taking pride in work, and speaking the truth.
• Do Great Work…Together: Engaging without hierarchy, collaborating as a team, embracing challenges, and working for the collective good.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar: Adding value, challenging the status quo, fostering innovation, and embracing change.

Commitment to Inclusion

Leggett & Platt is committed to fostering an inclusive culture and promoting equity in its processes and practices. The company welcomes applications from individuals of all abilities, gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and backgrounds. If you meet the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet all preferred qualifications.