Manufacturing Technician Foam Plant
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Kayfoam part of Leggett & Platts International Bedding group is searching for a Manufacturing Technician to support the International Spring facility in Dublin Ireland. Kayfoam is a leading bed manufacturer operating within the independent and group retail sectors. As a subsidiary of Leggett and Platt Furniture Company one of the largest global organizations in the bedding industry we uniquely own our foam mattress and bed manufacturing facilities. We are committed to innovation sustainability and excellence in our products.
The Manufacturing Technician be responsible for operating foam manufacturing equipment monitoring chemical formulations and ensuring consistent product quality. This role plays a key part in maintaining efficient production and meeting customer expectations in a fast-paced industrial environment.
So what will you be doing as a Manufacturing Technician
- Setup and Operate PU foam production equipment including tank farm mixing units mixing head and foam tunnel.
- Prepare and handle raw materials such as polyols isocyanates catalysts and additives in a safe manner to required formulations.
- Ensure accurate mixing ratios and process parameters to produce foam with desired density hardness and cell structure.
- Conduct in-process quality checks to ensure finished production is to the required specification and to maximize yields.
- Maintain detailed production records for each run and highlight opportunities for yield and quality improvement.
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment to ensure machine operates right first time.
- Adhere to safety protocols for handling chemicals.
- Assist in troubleshooting process issues and implementing corrective actions.
- Support product development and improvement.
- Maintain highest housekeeping standards in work area.
- Support environmental compliance and waste management procedures.
- Provide support for commissioning new equipment as needed.
- Over time become a subject matter expert with regard to PU foam production.
To be successful in this role youll need:
- 5 years of experience in successfully operating complex equipment and processes in chemical manufacturing or industrial production environment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to understand chemical reactions and process chemistry.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
Things we consider a plus:
- Knowledge of GMP ISO or other quality standards.
- MS Office
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing is an advantage.
What to Do Next
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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 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 is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities gender identities and expressions ages ethnicities sexual orientations and more. Join us!
We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications wed love the opportunity to consider you.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Hand Tools
- Basic Math
- Math
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Assembly Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Schematics
- cGMP
- Clamp Truck
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Manufacturing
About Company
Leggett & Platt® enhance people’s lives worldwide by designing and manufacturing innovative, distinctive products and components for use in bedding, furniture, seating, homes, offices, airplanes, and automobiles.
