Tool Maker Lead » Date:May 19, 2025 Location: US Company: Leggett & Platt 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 Aerospace At 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 (http://Leggettaerospace.com) 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 and 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: High School Diploma Toolmaker Apprenticeship or 5 years of tool making experience SALARY RANGE: $32.00 - $36.00 an hour 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! 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