Product Development Technician

Job Highlights

Company Profile

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

Job Profile

The company is hiring a Product Development Technician who will work on prototype products for customer samples and product performance testing.

Education Level

• Not mentioned, yet a High School Diploma will be a plus

Work Experience

• Possess work-related experience (a plus)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist the product development expeditor as needed with loading, unloading, and storage of product
• Build and assemble prototype products for customer samples and product performance testing
• Build shipping containers to send to customers
• Conform and adapt to new tasks as they arise in an R&D prototype shop
• Follow all written procedures and work instructions (verbal or written) from the supervisor and other members of the management
• Keep the work area clean, safe, and organized
• Possibility of travel depending on the nature/outcome of certain projects
• Store raw materials in proper floor or rack locations
• Verify all samples have been checked to ensure quality
• Perform other duties as requested or as deemed appropriate

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to accurately read a tape measure, calipers, micrometer, etc.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to operate a pallet jack (fork truck operation is a plus)
• Ability to operate basic hand power tools (drills, saws, radial arm saw, band saw, table saw, etc.)
• Ability to read prints and drawings
• Ability to work well with others
• Detail-oriented mindset
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
• Proficiency in filling out necessary paperwork and data collection procedures on a PC
• Self-starter attitude with the ability to work effectively and efficiently under minimal supervision
• Valid MO Class F driver’s license to operate a company vehicle as necessary
• e-License for driving department box truck
• Excellent mechanical skills including welding and machining

Employer’s Statement

Leggett & Platt is an Equal Opportunity Employer.