Maintenance Mechanic - Melt Shop

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Date: Jan 29, 2025

Location: Sterling, IL, US

Company: Leggett & Platt

Sterling Steel Company produces over 500,000 tons of wire rod annually.   Customers have various uses for this rod, including Leggett & Platt making bed springs, which they invented. 

Leggett & Platt is not only our largest customer, but after purchasing NWSW in 2002 they are also the owner.

 

It is the mission of Sterling Steel Company to be the Safest and Lowest Cost provider of Quality Steel.  

We are committed to conform to all established requirements and expectations of our customers and to a philosophy of Continuous Quality Improvement. 

Meeting these goals requires teamwork, dedication, and ongoing training from all our 275+ employees. 

 

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

 

Bedding

 

The world leader in bedding technology.

 

Leggett & Platt has been the driving force in bedding components technology since inventing the bedspring in 1885. Now, we own more mattress industry patents than anyone in the world.

 

Springs, foam, adjustable beds, machinery – our Bedding businesses design, produce, and supply innovative sleep solutions that help you rest comfortably.

 

Learn more about Bedding Components: L&P Bedding Group

 

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

 

Bedding

 

The world leader in bedding technology.

 

Leggett & Platt has been the driving force in bedding components technology since inventing the bedspring in 1885. Now, we own more mattress industry patents than anyone in the world.

 

Springs, foam, adjustable beds, machinery – our Bedding businesses design, produce, and supply innovative sleep solutions that help you rest comfortably.

 

Learn more about Bedding Components: L&P Bedding Group

 

Job Title:

Mechanic

 

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

 

Reports To:

Mechanic Supervisor

 

Direct Reports:

n/a

 

Schedule:

SSC's Melt Shop operates on weekends.  

Maintenance employees on a 3-week rotating schedule - 

1 weekend days, 1 weekend nights , 1 weekend off.

Scheudules require nights, weekends & holidays

 

SSC Incentive Pay:

Yes

Holiday Pay:

Yes

 

 

Overview:

 

Contribute to Sterling Steel safely producing high quality products at the lowest cost by repairing machines & structures throughout the plant, fabricating and/or installing mechanical items when necessary and completing scheduled maintenance as to prevent future failures.

 

Responsibilities & Duties:
  • Inspect mechanical equipment for operating conditions and determine need for maintenance or repair.  Trouble shoots and determines course of repairs required
  • Dismantle, repair, and assemble mechanical equipment such as gears, bearings (Babbitt and scrape bearings), shafts, cables, belts, etc.
  • Calibrate or operate various diagnostic instruments to collect/analyze/interpret equipment operational data
  • Develop and perform equipment inspection routes; collect and document findings
  • Perform equipment failure analysis and recommend potential corrective actions
  • Receive and review schedule of equipment to be diagnosed or inspected
  • Create hand sketches, when necessary, of machine parts, showing shape and dimension
  • Operate power tools such as electric and pneumatic drills, grinders, power saws, etc. 
  • Operate oxy-acetylene torch or electric welder on a variety of construction or repair welds
  • Operate remote controlled cranes and mobile equipment
  • Analyze and interpret data, recommend adjustments or corrections where required
  • Prepare analyses and reports, and record data
  • Read and interpret assembly drawings when necessary
  • Determine the best way to make repairs to minimize interruption of production
  • Plan work on the job alone and with other mechanics
  • Advise when immediate shut-down of equipment is necessary to minimize damage or when temporarily continued operation will have no harmful effect
  • Communicate and coordinate with employees, supervisors and managers
  • Provide direction to production employees when they are assisting with Mechanical tasks
  • Carry out Supervisors’ orders in connection with operating practice, effective performance, etc.
  • Communicate with Crane Operators using standard crane signals
  • Accurately report and record  equipment history data for CMMS system
  • Complete paper copy of work orders
  • Maintain daily activity logs, maintenance records concerning assigned service vehicle and equipment
  • Perform housekeeping in areas of repair work and in shops
  • Report to work as scheduled
  • Follow all related SJPs
  • Adhere to all Policies and Work Rules
  • Comply with all SSC Safety rules; including Lock Out/Tag compliance
  • Complete all other duties as assigned

 

Experience/Education/Skill/Knowledge:

 
  • 3+ years maintenance mechanic related experience; preferably in similar heavy manufacturing setting
  • Ability to effectively read, write, understand, and otherwise communicate in English is required for this position
  • Working knowledge of welding and cutting various metals
  • Familiar with uses and application of all types of fits such as press fits and running fits.
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints
  • Knowledge of Crane signals
  • Knowledge of and proficient at using alignment and inspection tools
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to work effectively alone or with other employees, with or without direct supervision 

 

 

Physical Demands:

 
  • Able to work in extreme temperatures (hot & cold) while wearing required PPE
  • Willing and able to learn, retain and apply new information
  • Mobility to move to any area of assigned location (Rod Mill and/or Melt Shop)
  • Strength and stamina to remain on feet for majority of 12-hour shifts
  • Able to use required PPE
  • Walk up and down stairs safely
  • Climb ladders and on catwalks, using safety harness
  • Safely maneuver to positions required to inspect and repair Overhead Cranes
  • Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
  • Carry up to 25 pounds without assistance
  • Effective Written and Verbal communication skills
  • Strong basic computer skills including dexterity to type on keyboard
  • Supply own basic tools (list available in HR)

 

 

Tool/Machines/Equipment Used:

 
  • Basic Hand Tools
  • Hydraulic Power Tools
  • Electric & Air Drills
  • Electric Welder
  • Acetylene Torches

 
  • Hydraulic & Screw Jacks
  • Alignment & Inspection Tools
  • Pipe threading tools
  • Ultrasound gun
  • Manlifts

 
  • Tractors
  • Mobile equipment
  • Remote Cranes
  • Computer
  • Blueprints

 

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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 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.

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