Utility - Rod Mill

STERLING STEEL COMPANY - STERLING, IL

It is our mission to be the Safest and Lowest Cost provider of Quality Steel.

We are committed to conforming 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.

SSC OPERATES 24 / 7, INCLUDING WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS* to produces over 500,000 tons of wire rod annually.

Before continuing with this application process ask yourself, "Are my family and I prepared to commit to this schedule?"

The MELT SHOP operates a 415-ton Electric Arc Furnace (the largest in North America) which melts scrap steel. After reaching temperatures of 3,000+ degrees the refined molten steel is poured & cast into steel billets.

These 36’ x 5 1 / 8 x 5 1 / 8 billets are then sent to the Rod Mill for further processing. The Melt Shop only operates on weekends - that is Friday, Saturday & Sunday, including days, nights & holidays.

Melt Shop employees start in Utility and have opportunities to move into Production jobs in the Furnace, Caster or Crane departments.

These move ups may happen in weeks or years depending on staffing needs.

Utility works 8 or 9 hour shifts, starting at 6am Thursday Monday.

Production works weekly-alternating, 12-hour, swing-shifts of 5-5, 6-6 or 7-7 plus another 8 hour day averaging 42 hours per week.

All Melt Shop employees are typically scheduled EVERY WEEKEND.

The ROD MILL re-heats billets to nearly 2,000 degrees and feeds them thru rolling machines at speeds of over 19,500 feet per minute (220 mph) to make rods of varying sizes.

One billet will make nearly 4 miles of rod. Rod is wound into coils and prepared for shipping to customers.

All rod is made according to customers’ standards. Processes and chemistries are varied to accommodate different needs.

Rod Mill employees start in Utility and have opportunities to move into Production jobs in other pay ranges. These move ups may happen in weeks or or years depending on staffing needs.

The Rod Mill runs 24 / 7 there are 4 crews that cover these shifts on rotating schedules, including days, nights, weekends & holidays. *

Rod Mill Utility & Production employees work 12-hour swing shifts, 6a-6p and 6p-6a.

Rod Utility & Production employees are typically scheduled works 4 days then has 4 days off.

Schedules described above may vary as needed when business demands fluctuate.

2024 schedules have temporarily been changed to 3 12-hour days per week working swing shifts.

Leggett & Platt is not only Sterling Steel's largest customer, after purchasing the mill in 2002, they are also our owner.

LEGGETT & PLATT - CARTHAGE, MO

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 :

Sterling Steel is part of Leggetts Bedding division.

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 :

ROD MILL UTILITY

Utility employees perform labor and housekeeping tasks that are vital to the operation of the Melt Shop processes and running of the mill.

Specific duties include but are not limited to :

• Learn and understand basic tasks of all jobs in the Rod Mill to cover for breaks & absences
• Assist more skilled employees in Rod Mill in performing their duties
• Clean up such as shoveling scale, cleaning sluiceways, cutting scrap
• Work with others to complete roll, pass & section changes
• Clean up after & investigate cobbles
• Support maintenance by assisting with tools / equipment & retrieving parts or tools
• Perform basic equipment maintenance
• Operate remote control crane and tractor as needed
• May be assigned work in other areas of Sterling Steel

Must be able to work 12-hour shifts, in extreme hot / cold tempratures, on nights, weekends and holiday.

Qualified candidates will have manufacturing, construction or other related expereince. Sterling Steel values a proven record of reliable attendnace, positive attitude with the willingness & ability to learn.

Does this sound like a good fit for you?

Apply today to allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team.

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All applications will be reviewed by our Human Resources department. We do not respond direclty to all applicants. If you are one of the most qualified candidates we will contact you to schedule an interivew.

There is no need for candidates to call and check on the application process.

L&P 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.
30+ days ago