Maintenance Mechanic - Melt Shop

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leggett plattSterling (IL)

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other Mattress Manufacturing

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Senior

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$15.97 /hour

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About the role

Maintenance Mechanic - Melt Shop

Date: Sep 5, 2026

Location: Sterling, IL, US

Company: Leggett & Platt

Sterling Steel Companyproduces 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 customersandto 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. AsThe 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/historyBeddingThe 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 (https://beddingcomponents.com/)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. AsThe 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/historyBeddingThe 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 (https://beddingcomponents.com/)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 SJPsAdhere to all Policies and Work RulesComply 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 PPEWilling 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 PPEWalk up and down stairs safely
Climb ladders and on catwalks, using safety harness
Safely maneuver to positions required to inspect and repair Overhead CranesLift up to 50 pounds occasionally
Carry up to 25 pounds without assistance
Communicate effectively in English (written and verbal communication)
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 ToolsPipe threading tools
Ultrasound gun
ManliftsTractorsMobile equipment
Remote Cranes
ComputerBlueprintsBase Salary$15.97 /hour

This hourly base pay is increased with the addition of a production-based incentive pay which varies weekly and averages 160% of the base pay.

Benefits: Leggett & Platt offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vison, life, disability injury and critical illness insurance for employees and eligible dependents, 401(k) with company match, stock purchase, pension, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, vacation. What to Do NextNow 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. Our Commitment to YouWe're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us! We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we'd love the opportunity to consider you. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/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 http://privacy.leggett.comJob Segment: Pipe Welding, Machinist, Maintenance Mechanic, Maintenance, Mechanic, Manufacturing

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