We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Quality Technician within our Carthage, MO operation to help support our Automotive business. Did you know we are the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of seating support and comfort systems for transportation manufacturers, as well as tier one and two suppliers within the automotive industry? That’s right! In fact, in 2019, we were named as one of GM’s “Supplier of the Year” recipients. Our automotive products fall into four primary groups: Seating and Lumbar support, Wireless Charging, Motors and Actuators, and Mechanical Cables. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As a Quality Technician you will ensure that components used in manufacturing processes and manufactured/assembled products meet or exceed internal LPA and customer quality requirements through dimensional and physical testing or visual inspection. When applicable, provide dimensional layout service to ensure component and assembly conformance to engineering and quality standards, and gauge maintenance and calibration verification

So, what will you be doing as a Quality Technician?

• Operation and monitoring of assigned quality assurance and testing of components from suppliers and/or manufactured/assembled products from LPA processes at different production steps using correct assigned equipment and prescribed techniques. Perform sort and/or rework activities as required per work instructions. Data collection, reporting and creation of quality reports if and as necessary according to direction from Quality Manager and/or Quality Engineering.
• When applicable, set up and operate measurement machines from simple manual devices such as calipers and pin gages up to more complex systems such as CMM and 2D/3D imaging. Summarize and submit reports to the requester.
• When applicable, maintains and verifies measurement and test equipment, set-up and verify gauge repeatability and reproducibility studies, develop, and implement proper calibration and usage methods. Establish and maintain gauge software systems and keep all equipment calibrated and ready to use.
• Support Quality Engineering in problem solving
• Support on Compliances of quality, regulatory, and customer requirements, such as IATF 16949, ISO/IEC 17025, etc.
• Comply with 6S standards and procedures
• Keep knowledge up to date on product production processes and internal/customer requirements
• pertaining supplied and shipped products Fulfill responsibilities in Health & Safety as defined by legislation and the company H&S program. Support a safety-first approach maintaining a zero-accident culture. Ensures and monitors work, accident prevention and safe working environment across the business.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent). College degree (or equivalent) is desirable.
• At least one year experience within manufacturing environment
• Good communication skills are essential (read, writing, and listening).
• Knowledge of problem-solving skills.
• Multi-tasking, strong math and metrology technical skills are also highly desired.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Fluency in English language is desirable (written and spoken)
• When applicable, proficient in blueprint reading and good GD&T knowledge
• When applicable, ability to operate systems like CMM, 2D and 3D imaging devices

Reasons You’ll Love It Here

Our benefits may vary slightly from one location to the next, but what you will find, is that we offer: medical, dental, and vision insurance; as well as paid vacation, paid personal time, and various opportunities to give back to your local community. One convenient fact about our medical plan, is that we offer tele-visits, so you don’t have to leave the comfort of your home when you are feeling under the weather! We also strongly encourage and provide opportunities for learning and professional development. Our Learning & Development team has put together in-house training on subjects like front-line supervisor essentials, how to manage conflict in the workplace, and many others.

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 Commitment to You

We’re proud of the fact that we are strongly rooted in being an inclusive, people-focused organization. Our company culture reflects values like integrity, ownership, and authenticity. We take these to heart, and if you do as well, you’ll fit right in.

Leggett & Platt Inc. is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Leggett & Platt Inc. will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

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