Maintenance Mechanic - Rod Mill

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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
• Effective Written and Verbal communication skills
• Strong basic computer skills including dexterity to type on keyboard
• Supply own basic tools (list available in HR)

• Basic Hand Tools
• Hydraulic Power Tools
• Electric & Air Drills
• Electric Welder
• Hydraulic & Screw Jacks
• Alignment & Inspection Tools
• Pipe threading tools
• Tractors
• Remote Cranes
• Computer

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