Maintenance Mechanic - Melt Shop

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• Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Location: Sterling, IL, US

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: 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.

The Components People

The world leader in bedding technology.

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
• 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 Tools
• Pipe threading tools
• Ultrasound gun
• Manlifts
• Tractors
• Mobile equipment
• Remote Cranes
• Computer
• Blueprints
• Base Salary $15.97 /hour

Pay and benefits

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.

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• 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.
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Our Commitment to You

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.