Estimator/Quoter

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for an Estimator/Quoter within our operations team to help support our bedding business. Did you know we have been revolutionizing the sleep industry since 1883? That’s right! In fact, we hold the original patent on a spiral steel coil bed spring, filed way back in 1885. Since then, we have been an industry leader in guaranteeing you get the best sleep possible. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives. As an Estimator/Quoter you will have the opportunity to assess the resources, costs, and timelines needed to execute a project, ensuring that operations can be planned, budgeted and executed efficiently. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by bridging planning and execution by providing accurate, actionable cost and resource estimates that enable operation teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. The team you will be working with is collaborative and innovative, and values challenging work and diversity of thought. So, what will you be doing as an Estimator/Quoter? As needed suggest bills of material and route of machined parts from instructions on blueprints Estimate the time that is required to machine parts at each operation/machining center As needed suggest changing bills of materials as required for parts or machines Follow all written procedures, work instructions, and quality plans Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity’s related to product and process Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process, and the management system Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through designated channels Verify the implementation of solutions Report to the Operations Manager any recommendations to provide solutions Conform to all Quality/Safety requirements and procedures Participating in Continuous Improvement Process Perform other duties as requested or as deemed appropriate To be successful in this role, you’ll need: Must have Machinist/manufacturing/fabrication/machine build background Basic computer skills necessary Must possess thorough understanding of machine, component and fabrication prints/drawings Must have knowledge of manufacturing process Must have the ability to look at a print/drawing or the part and determine routing process/machining process Must be able to work with the customers when there are questions about what is being quoted Must be able to estimate time at each operation to manufacture a part Must be able to negotiate with vendors concerning price, delivery and quality Must have a cooperative attitude, necessary to work effectively with others Able to meet deadlines under adverse and/ or fast-paced circumstances Must have good communication skills Must be able to fill out all necessary paperwork accurately Commitment to Quality Management Systems and Continuous Improvement Commitment to L&P Safety and Environmental initiatives Things we consider a plus: Any additional education/certifications. 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. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity/Veteran/Disability Employer For more information about how we handle your personal data in connection with our recruiting processes, please refer to the Recruiting Privacy Notice on the “Privacy Notice” tab located at