Comfort starts with our 10,000+ team members across the globe, who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives, in our homes, work and communities. We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family, where everyone can be themselves.
If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset, and innovation propels us into the future, you’re ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated.
WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORT
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Job Description:
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Sharpen cutting tools for different lathe operations • Turn material to specified diameter on lathe • Cut outside and inside diameters on material with lathe • Cut angles on materials with lathe • Machine internal and external threads on material • Understand and operate milling machines • Understand chemistry, working properties and applications for different types of metal • Understand how hardness affects material • Apply heat treatments to material to obtain desired hardness • Build die sections complete • Break down and sharpen progressive dies for repair and/or rebuild • Read and interpret blueprints • Design, maintain and build gauges, tools, dies and other equipment to specification • Inspect, troubleshoot and repair tooling, dies and equipment • Calibrate, set up and run machines and equipment • Thorough understand of GD&T JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum of 5 years of proven experience working as Tool & Die Technician in a Manufacturing environment • Read and interpret blueprints and shop drawings • High School diploma or equivalent • Achieve performance standards PREFERED REQUIRMENTS • Trade School Certificate • Proficient in AutoCAD • Set up and operation with EDM machinery OUR PURPOSE: We are La-Z-Boy Incorporated. Get comfortable with taking your work personally. Get comfortable with uncompromising quality. Get comfortable with caring about your colleagues and the consumers we serve. When people are comfortable, they are free to be themselves; to be fearless. When people are comfortable, they put others at ease and are more welcoming to different people and perspectives. When people are comfortable, they collaborate in meaningful ways. Being comfortable brings out the best in us. We believe in the transformational power of comfort OUR VALUES: Courage – We aren’t afraid to try something new • We are results oriented and can-do hard things. • We do what is right. • We challenge the status quo. Curiosity – We are relentless in our mission to understand our business and consumers • We ask questions and explore every opportunity. • We embrace change. • We test and learn. Compassion – We honor our almost 100-year legacy that was built on family • We lead with empathy in support of each other, our consumers and our communities. • We foster an inclusive environment. • We believe in positive intent. 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 incumbent for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Weekly Hours:
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Benefit offerings to employees and their families include: Medical, Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance, available 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%. Paid time off includes: 9-11 paid holidays each year, two weeks’ prorated vacation as a new hire and either personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time.
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If this role requires travel / driving in order to perform the key responsibilities outlined above, candidates must be able to meet the qualifications noted in the company’s Driver Management Program to be considered for the role.
At La-Z-Boy Incorporated, we're an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of utmost importance as we work together to build comfort. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application/interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at [email protected] or by calling 734-242-1444.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 5 years proven experience working as Tool & Die Technician in a manufacturing environment
- Read and interpret blueprints and shop drawings
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Thorough understanding of GD&T
- Ability to operate and set up lathes and milling machines and machine threads
- Achieve performance standards
- Trade School Certificate
- Proficient in AutoCAD
- Set up and operation with EDM machinery
La-Z-Boy Incorporated Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about La-Z-Boy Incorporated and has not been reviewed or approved by La-Z-Boy Incorporated.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with a company match up to 6% of eligible wages anchors the financial benefits. This supports long-term savings and complements other financial perks.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are standard, alongside an Employee Assistance Program and wellness initiatives. Additional protections such as life/AD&D and disability coverage broaden the safety net.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays and vacation/PTO are included, with parental/bonding leave available. Specific time-off details are outlined in role postings and can vary by location and position.
La-Z-Boy Incorporated Insights
What We Do
La-Z-Boy Incorporated brings the transformational power of comfort to people, homes, and communities around the world—a mission that began when our founders invented the iconic recliner in 1927. Today, we operate as a vertically integrated furniture manufacturer and retailer, committed to uncompromising quality and compassion for our consumers. Our Retail segment consists of 184 company-owned La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® stores and is part of a broader network of over 350 La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries®, serving customers nationwide when coupled with La-Z-Boy.com. Joybird®, an ecommerce retailer and manufacturer of modern upholstered furniture, has 12 stores in the U.S. In our Wholesale segment, we manufacture comfortable, custom furniture for our Furniture Galleries® and a variety of retail channels: England Furniture Co., which offers custom upholstered furniture, and casegoods brands Kincaid®, American Drew®, and Hammary®, which provide pieces that make every room feel like home. The La-Z-Boy Incorporated state-of-the-art, LEED-certified world headquarters is located in Monroe, Michigan. This location along with our Innovation Center in Dayton, Tennessee, and all our North American manufacturing locations all represent our commitment to the environment—we integrate sustainable business practices to reduce the impact of our operations. Being a great employer isn’t limited to our sustainability or record-breaking safety performance; it also means being a good corporate citizen. In FY 2023, La-Z-Boy Incorporated and the La-Z-Boy Foundation granted more than $3 million to non-profit organizations through monetary and in-kind donations. Our signature partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) helps give families a comfortable home away from home while their children receive much-needed medical care, as we’ve donated more than 15,000 pieces of furniture to RMHC® homes. Join our team to impact the world through comfort.
