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Leggett & Platt, Incorporated Electrical Technician - Melt Shop in Sterling, Illinois
Electrical Technician - Melt Shop
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Date:Feb 5, 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 (https://beddingcomponents.com/)
Job Title:
Elect Tech
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Reports To:
Electrical Supervisor
Direct Reports:
n/a
Schedule:
Varies
SSC Incentive Pay:
Yes
Holiday Pay:
Yes
Overview:
Contribute to Sterling Steel safely producing high quality products at the lowest cost by inspecting electrical issues; maintaining and repairing electrical and electronic equipment throughout the plant; installing new electrical items when necessary and completing preventative maintenance as scheduled to prevent future failures.
Responsibilities & Duties:
Dismantle, clean, repair, replace, install, maintain, assemble, and lubricate electrical equipment to obtain proper operating characteristics
Make either temporary or permanent repairs as required to equipment such as main motor devices, generators, control panels, relays, interlocking cranes. control systems, electronic devices, and circuit breakers
Make mechanical and electrical repairs on cranes
Receive instructions covering the scheduled and emergency repair, installation, and inspection work required for any task to be performed
Inspect electrical/electronic equipment and power lines, checking motor bearings lubrication, commutation, excessive vibration, obvious signs of wear or need for adjustment, etc.
Diagnose trouble using testing equipment or own judgment based on general knowledge of electrical principles when faulty operation is observed or pointed out
Determine the best way to make repairs to minimize interruption of production
Advise when immediate shut-down of equipment is necessary to minimize damage or when temporarily continued operation will have no harmful effect
Calibrate electrical measuring equipment
Assist with plan projects as well as assisting with project start ups
Interpret and analyze drawings and wiring diagrams to locate and trace electrical circuits, and evaluate programming to determine material and replacement needs, and selects a logical approach to "trouble shooting" and repair problems
Markup drawing changes and deliver copy to Supervisor
Make mechanical repairs as required while servicing of electrical equipment
Make accurate reports and records for the CMMS system for equipment history
Fill out and maintain work orders and purchase orders for required materials, supplies, and equipment; maintains daily activity logs
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:
5+ years maintenance electrician related experience; preferably in similar heavy manufacturing setting or equivalent training and experience
Ability to effectively read, write, understand, and otherwise communicate in English is required for this position
Knowledge of Crane signals
Intermediate to advanced computer skills.
Ability to work effectively alone or with other employees, with or without direct supervision
Desire and ability to continually advance knowledge of electrical controls and troubleshooting
Identify the differences between like sensors and read datasheets for sensor applications
Understands Programable Logic Controllers & Analog Circuits, PLC Scaling calculations; Calibrations of flow; Temp & pressure transmitters; Communication protocols; Cabling & basic networking.
Possess and understanding of Gear ratios; Motor RPM; Encoder technology; Theory of AC & DC variable speed drives; Basic concepts of VFD controls; Efficient use of software for parameter upload, download & troubleshooting; and Communication data files that control VFDs
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 into positions required for Overhead Crane inspection and repair
Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
Carry up to 25 pounds without assistance
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Average computer skills including dexterity to type on keyboard
Supply own basic tools (list available in HR)
Tool/Machines/Equipment Used:
drill press
power saw
chain fall
burning equipment
electric welder
portable drill
grinder
electrical testing equipment
electronic testing equipment
pipe threading machine
pipe bender
hand tools
cranes
safety devices
mobile equipment
tractors
Computer
Portable Calibrators
hat to Do Next
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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.
Our Commitment to You
We'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.
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