Electromechanical Coil Winding Specialist

United States Steel Corporation; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 4,133,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Steel Corporation is seeking a skilled technician to maintain and rewind copper windings in a heavy- industry mill setting. The role involves disassembling and rewinding windings, soldering connections, and ensuring equipment operates safely at shift cycles that include weekends and overtime as needed.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and be able to meet physical demands, with strict adherence to PPE and safety protocols in a hot, noisy, and hazardous

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to meet rotating 8-hour shift demands, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Punctuality, dependable attendance, and self-direction to support smooth operations.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment digital assessment.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble and remove old or damaged copper windings.
• Rewind coils using insulated copper wire; apply insulation and secure coils properly.
• Solder/weld electrical connections.
• Reassemble equipment and verify correct operation.
• Test motors for proper function, including voltage, resistance, and balance.
• Assist with inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
• Perform manual labor and lift more than 25 lbs.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Ready to keep heavy industry running? Join a global steel leader where your coil rewinding expertise directly supports production and service teams across the mill.

Ask Yourself

• Do you enjoy hands-on work with electric motors, generators, and transformers?
• Are you comfortable working around hot, heavy, or sharp materials and hazardous chemicals?
• Can you thrive in environments that can be hot, cold, dirty, greasy, wet, and noisy?
• Are you prepared to contribute across multiple areas of a large mill, sometimes near molten metal?

Core responsibilities

• Disassemble and remove old or damaged copper windings.
• Rewind coils using insulated copper wire; apply insulation and secure coils properly.
• Solder/weld electrical connections.
• Reassemble equipment and verify correct operation.
• Test motors for proper function, including voltage, resistance, and balance.
• Assist with inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
• Perform manual labor and lift more than 25 lbs.

Safety and PPE

Our core value is safety. You’ll strictly follow procedures and use required PPE: hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective clothing, boots with metatarsal protection, and a respirator when necessary.

What it takes

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to meet rotating 8-hour shift demands, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Punctuality, dependable attendance, and self-direction to support smooth operations.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment digital assessment.