1st Shift Band Saw Operator
Leggett & PlattAbout the role
We make life more comfortable.
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.
Learn more about the history of Leggett: https://leggett.com/history
Bedding
The world leader in bedding technology.
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.
Learn more about Bedding Components: L&P Bedding Group
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (This description is a general statement of required major
duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continual basis. It does not exclude other
duties that may be assigned.) o At the beginning of each shift, receive work orders from lead person.o Locate material to be produced and move materials to the band saw area.
o Program band saw with the correct size according to the customer
specifications.
o Turn on band saw machine on and begin the cutting of the product.
o Unload finished product onto flats.
o Move product to next operation.
o Maintain excellent housekeeping practices in production area.
o Practice proper safety techniques.
o Follow all procedures and guidelines.
o Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Education & Experience:
Must be at least 18 years of age to perform this job. To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
Education and Experience:
High School diploma or GED equivalent required; or equivalent combination of
education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Maintains a clean and organized work environment. Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to
increase productivity.
Safety - Observes all safety procedures and policies; Reports potentially unsafe
conditions to supervisor; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Good mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
Able to work accurately from verbal and written instructions.
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Our Values
Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.
- Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive 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 diffe
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