Maintenance Mechanic - Melt Shop

Leggett & Platt•Sterling, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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