Leggett & Platt

Engineer (mechanical or structural)

Leggett & Platt$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS Degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering preferred
  • 5-10 years of industrial experience with mechanical equipment
  • 5 years of experience managing project scope, budget, and schedules
  • Basic knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Utilities, and Civil engineering disciplines
  • Experience in equipment and construction services contract management
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic schematics and drawings
  • Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills; able to handle multiple projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

  • Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
  • Confer with engineers to implement procedures and resolve malfunctions
  • Research, design, install, and maintain mechanical products and systems
  • Assist in developing structural designs using drafting tools or software
  • Oversee installation and repair of equipment to ensure functionality
  • Recommend design modifications to prevent system malfunctions
  • Estimate costs and prepare contract documents for projects

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in diverse environments including production areas and office settings
  • On-call support to ensure 24-hour mill operation
  • Potential for growth within a collaborative team
  • Exposure to the steel-making process and hands-on engineering challenges
  • Opportunity to contribute to safety and efficiency improvements in production
Full Job Description
Overview:

Contribute to Sterling Steel safely producing high quality products at the lowest cost by

Providing Engineering support to various projects in the Melt Shop & Rod Mill and all other areas of Sterling Steel .

Responsibilities & Duties:
  • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
  • Confer with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve malfunctions, and provide technical information.
  • Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems, and processes to meet requirements, applying engineering principles.
  • Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products, using drafting tools or computer-assisted design/drafting equipment and software.
  • Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that equipment is installed and functioning according to specifications.
  • Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
  • Estimate costs and submit bids for engineering, construction, or extraction projects and prepare contract documents.


  • Report to work as scheduled
  • Follow all related SJPs
  • Adhere to all Policies and SSC Work Rules
  • Comply with all SSC Safety rules


  • All other duties as assigned


Experience/Education/Skill/Knowledge:
  • BS Degree, Mechanical or Structural Engineering preferred
  • 5-10 yr industrial experience with mechanical equipment
  • 5 yr experience managing scope, budget & schedules on construction projects.
  • Basic knowledge of the Engineering disciplines: Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Utilities, and Civil
  • Experience in equipment & construction services contract management
  • Equipment design and troubleshooting experience
  • Ability to read/interpret mechanical, electrical, & hydraulic schematics & drawings
  • Ability to work with diverse groups of people with varying communication styles
  • Strong organizational & multi-task skills required, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously & successfully.
  • Able to support 24-hour mill schedule through variable shifts and/or on call.
  • Ability to independently make accurate decisions and demonstrate good judgment.
  • Knowledge of steel-making process is preferred
  • Ability to effectively read, write, understand, and otherwise communicate in English
  • Willing and Able to learn, retain and apply new information


Physical Demands:
  • Dexterity to operate office machinery
  • Ability to sit for long periods of time at desk/computer
  • Willing and able to safely enter production areas
  • Able to work in extreme temperatures (hot & cold) while wearing required PPE
  • Able to work at heights wearing fall protection when required
  • Work in dusty, greasy, dirty mill, outside and climate-controlled office environments
  • Mobility to move to any area of assigned location (Rod Mill and/or Melt Shop)
  • Strength and stamina to walk long distances and remain on feet for majority of workday
  • Walk up & down stairs & climb ladders safely
  • Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
  • Communicate effectively in English verbally & in writing
  • Above average computer skills including dexterity to type on keyboard
  • Dexterity to operate necessary tools/machinery


Tool/Machines/Equipment Used:
  • Computer
  • Phone
  • Project specific tools and measuring devices
  • UTV


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About Leggett & Platt

Leggett & Platt is a diversified manufacturer of engineered products for homes, offices, and automobiles. The company operates through four segments: Residential Products, Industrial Products, Furniture Products, and Specialized Products. The Residential Products segment produces and sells bedding and furniture components, such as innersprings, wire forms, and machines. The Industrial Products segment produces and sells drawn wire, wire products, and steel rod. The Furniture Products segment produces and sells furniture and components for office, residential, and hospitality markets. The Specialized Products segment produces and sells products such as automotive seating components, tubing, and aerospace ducting. Leggett & Platt was founded in 1883 by J.P. Leggett and C.B. Platt and is headquartered in Carthage, Missouri. The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol LEG.
Learn more about Leggett & Platt
Size
20,300 employees
Market Cap
$4.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$247.6 million
Founded
1883
5 Year Trend
+6.2%
Revenue
$4.2 billion
NASDAQ

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