Weekend-Shift Maintenance Mechanic - Heavy Machinery

Leggett & Platt; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive pay

Holiday pay

Job summary

Sterling Steel Company seeks a maintenance mechanic to repair machines and structures across the plant, performing scheduled maintenance and fabricating/installing mechanical items to prevent future failures.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, dismantling and assembling parts, reading blueprints, and coordinating with production staff. Candidates should have 3+ years in a heavy manufacturing setting and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

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

Skills

English communication

Reading blueprints

Math and measurement

Manual dexterity

Tools

Basic Hand Tools

Hydraulic Power Tools

Electric & Air Drills

Electric Welder

Acetylene Torches

Alignment & Inspection Tools

Pipe threading tools

Ultrasound gun

Manlifts

Tractors

Remote Cranes

Computer

Blueprints

Job description

Sterling Steel Company seeks a maintenance mechanic to repair machines and structures across the plant, performing scheduled maintenance and fabricating/installing mechanical items to prevent future failures.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, dismantling and assembling parts, reading blueprints, and coordinating with production staff. Candidates should have 3+ years in a heavy manufacturing setting and strong English communication skills.