Tool Maker Lead (40679)
Tool Maker Lead (40679)
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Job Description
We make life more comfortable.
Leggett & Platts 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 & Platts 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: L&P Aerospace we specialize in creating complex tube and duct assemblies using high-performance materials capable of withstanding extreme pressure temperature and chemical interaction.
After our materials have gone through the necessary processes we are left with high-performance finished goods that are ready to be incorporated into assemblies for our customers.
Learn more about L&P Aerospace: Aerospace
POSITION SUMMARY: This position will plan and execute complex manufacturing jobs (such as tools assemblies etc.). This position may also participate in activities in support of quotations to customers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Plan and execute manufacturing jobs to meet customer requirements. The level of planning will vary dependent upon the customer and internal requirements. However toolmakers will be capable of:
Translating customer engineering documents (drawings specifications etc.) into logical processes to complete tasks.
Identifying material requirements and outside service provider requirements and communicating same to appropriate internal personnel.
Inspecting parts tools and paperwork to ensure customer requirements are met. Completing inspection paperwork as necessary.
Establishing a schedule of processes to meet customer delivery requirements.
Coordinate with other departments (engineering production planning quality etc.) as necessary to meet customer requirements.
Reading interpreting and producing engineering drawings (both by CAD and by hand) specifications limits fits and computer-generated information in order to determine what has to be produced and to what specification.
Selecting and using a range of measurements and testing equipment to check components are to required quality and accuracy.
Understanding the structure properties and characteristics of common materials used for the manufacture and repair of tooling mold dies jigs and fixtures.
Understanding and demonstrating the safe operation correct selection and skilled usage of a range of hand tools used for toolmaking and die maintenance including grinders drills and stones.
Understanding the safe operation and theory of the range of complex and often state-of-the-art workshop machinery used such as (CNC lathes milling grinding drilling and welding equipment) and how to set up and operate the machinery and equipment efficiently and effectlively.
Apply and understand the methods and techniques used to assemble and disassemble tools jigs and fixtures.
The basic principles of how the relevant tools jigs and fixtures being manufactured/maintained function the operating sequences the purpose of individual components/systems and how they interact.
The theory and application of pneumatics hydraulics electrical and electronic systems as applied to various molding injection pressing and similar associated machinery.
Complying with statutory quality organizational and health and safety regulations while carrying out manufacturing techniques.
Testing to confirm correct operation and of the effectiveness of repairs and maintenance activities carried out.
Obtaining checking and using the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions drawings quality control documentation and hand over documentation).
Properly use the MRP system to record job information.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
A genuine belief in continuous improvement and disciplined processes. A willingness to analyze challenge and change processes if needed to create a more efficient environment culture.
Job requires being detail oriented and thorough in completing work tasks.
Dependability Job requires being reliable responsible dependable and fulfilling obligations.
Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical.
Organizational and time management skills.
Self-starter with ability to multi-task and prioritize workday/projects independently.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Toolmaker Apprenticeship or 5 years of tool making experience
SALARY RANGE: $32.00 - $36.00 an hour
Name/Location: Pegasus - A Leggett & Platt Company Middletown CT
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disability Employer
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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 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 WorkTogether 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 difference challenge the status quo and biases to make things better foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact and explore new perspectives and embrace change.
Our Commitment to You
Were actively taking steps to make sure our culture processes and practices promote equal opportunity for all. Join us!
We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. Wed love the opportunity to consider you.
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Employment Type
Full Time
