Manufacturing Lab Technician

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Leggett & Platt designs and manufactures innovative, distinctive products and components for bedding, furniture, seating, homes, offices, airplanes, and automobiles.

Job Profile

The company is looking for a Manufacturing Lab Technician who will assist in transitioning products into production by maintaining detailed records, providing manufacturability feedback, and supporting equipment improvement initiatives.

Education Level

• Not mentioned, a High School Diploma (a plus)

Work Experience

• Experience with complex production equipment, including Spuhl P450 and 460 coilers and PA 494 assembler.

Duties/Responsibilities

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

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to read engineering drawings and quality specifications and translate them into coil and unit setups.
• Good communication and teamwork capabilities.
• Proficient with maintenance tools, ultrasonic welding, and knowledge of wire forming.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with a willingness to learn control systems.
• Understanding of mechanical/electrical schematics and related math calculations.

Work Environment

• Ability to stand and walk continuously; frequent bending, reaching, and climbing on equipment.
• Adequate vision and hearing to detect quality issues and operate machinery safely.
• Lift, push, and pull up to 75 lbs. as needed.
• Use of hands for detangling wire, pulling coils, and handling tools or baskets.

Employer’s Statement

Leggett & Platt is an Equal Opportunity Employer.