Welding Technician Position Available In Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

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:

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POSITION SUMMARY

This position will be responsible to perform inspections and other quality assurance functions in support of manufacturing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform inspections/verifications on product, components, and processes based upon specified requirements. Use of inspection equipment from basic to complex (e.g. CMM). These include in-process, first piece/article, and final inspections.
Perform receiving inspection on raw materials, components and supplier receipts.
Implement and maintain systems that are related to the

AS & ISO

Quality Management System. Maintain records concerning supplier performance both present and historically.
Interface with purchasing on issues related to approved sources.
Document, file and identify raw material and associated certifications.
Maintain appropriate verification documents based on inspection data/duties performed.
Gather quality data and present the results in an organized manner.
Process non-conformances. Interface with other individuals on issues related to quality. Aid operators in understanding and interpreting quality specifications and procedures. Aid the Quality Manager on issues related to product performance, supplier performance or system performance.
Perform and document inspections in accordance with customer requirements.
Present jobs for source inspection. Customer and supplier interface (phone, e-mail and in person) for management of day to day activities where required.
Utilization of ERP system and customer portals, where applicable, to manage inspection data and work activities.
Recommend and implement process improvements
Understand and use the following basic decision-making process so quality and timely decisions will be made that are supported and understood relative to the essential functions or the impact thereon: Requesting or determining that a decision or action need to be made (the requestors are not necessarily the decision maker(s);
Involving the “right people”, including those affected by the potential decision and those who have meaningful knowledge so they can contribute facts and opinions, if need be;
Identifying a criteria for a successful decision, including the likely risks; and
Determining and communicating how the decision making will be made (e.g. unanimous, consensus, single decision maker)

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS

Company Goals:

Safety

• Conduct all operations in a safe manner.
  Quality
• Meet quality requirements of all assigned processes.
  On-Time Delivery
• Meet customer delivery requirements.
  Profit
• Meet the time & quality standards for all assigned work. Maintain accurate inventory
  Bookings & Shipments as communicated
• Meet the required delivery dates for all assigned jobs.

Key Initiatives:

Continuous Improvement

• Identify job specific and general area improvements to supervision. Consistently improve the organization and cleanliness of assigned areas (6S).
  MRP
• Constant adherence to MRP system. Identify potential or realized issues to supervision.
  Workforce Development
• Identify training needs (or opportunities) to supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

A genuine belief in continuous improvement and disciplined processes and a willingness to analyze, challenge and change processes, if needed, to create a more efficient environment and culture.
Organizational and time management skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
Additional position specific qualifications. o Familiarity with gages and measurement techniques.
o Able to understand and interpret blueprints, specifications, operations sheets, etc.
o Understands Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
o Computer literate (Windows, MS Office, E-mail, etc)
o Self-starter who is comfortable with hands-on activities.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED

Minimum 3 years in an inspection or quality assurance role, preferably in Aerospace manufacturing environment.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE REQUIRED

DQR/DSQR experience is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; or smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Personal Protective Equipment may be required The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disability Employer 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. If you require assistance completing an application, please contact our team at careers@leggett.com 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 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
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