Engineering Technician I

Pittsburgh Tomorrow; Munhall (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

U. S. Steel in Munhall, PA, seeks a skilled machinist to support steel grade development and qualification.

You will prepare precision test specimens using Haas CNC lathes, inspect parts with metrology tools, and assist in commissioning new production lines while maintaining a strong safety focus. Responsibilities include operating CNC equipment, maintaining tooling setups, and contributing to quality programs in a fast-paced lab/manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Required high school diploma/GED.
• Experience operating Haas CNC lathes, including setup, offsets, and basic edits.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read blueprints.
• Two-year Associate Degree in Materials/ Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or 2 years machining experience preferred.
• Familiarity with metrology or laboratory instrumentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow established quality and safety procedures.
• Operate Haas CNC lathes to machine test specimens to print tolerances.
• Adjust tool offsets and work coordinates as needed.
• Inspect finished specimens using micrometers and calipers.
• Support sample preparation for testing and routine maintenance of equipment.
• Operate waterjet and power tools with safety and efficiency.
• Maintain 5S housekeeping and learn new skills as needed.

Skills

Haas CNC lathe operation

Blueprint reading

Metrology tools

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma / GED

Associate Degree in Materials/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Haas CNC lathes

Job description

Job Description

This position is focused on supporting the development of new steel grades and coatings, as well as qualification of these materials for all products supporting the U. S. Steel Product Development Strategy. This individual will have the primary responsibility of preparing precision test specimens for lab analysis using Haas CNC lathes and other shop equipment. This provides critical data for steel grade development, as well as supporting the commissioning and operation of new production lines. Additional tasks will include routine maintenance of machine shop equipment, water jet, and support activities that improve the Safety and Quality Program at Research. Above all, the individual is expected to be able to perform all tasks safely in an industrial environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Following established quality and safety procedures.
• Operate Haas CNC lathes to machine test specimens to print tolerances.
• Ability to adjust tool offsets, and work coordinates.
• Inspect finished specimens using micrometers, calipers, and other metrology tools.
• Support part manufacturing to prepare samples for testing.
• Operation of waterjet (training provided)
• Operation of power tools such as band saws, belt sanders, and power shears.
• Operation of mobile equipment including a fork truck (training provided).
• Perform routine maintenance on cnc equipment and waterjet.
• Willingness to learn new skills that support other areas when needed.
• Use 5S lean methodologies to ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Required high school diploma/GED.
• Required hands-on experience operating Haas CNC lathes, including setup, offsets, and basic program edits.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, including familiarity with the operation of computer-controlled machinery.
• Ability to read blueprints and hold tight tolerances required.
• Strong preference for a two-year Associate Degree in Materials, Manufacturing, and/or Mechanical Engineering / Technology or 2 years of directly applicable machining experience.
• Familiarity with metrology, or laboratory instrumentation preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as with a team, as needed to complete assigned tasks.
• Focus on safety and environmental performance in laboratory and manufacturing environments.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work areas include office areas, high bay areas, and laboratory environments at Research Munhall
• Must be able to comply with applicable safety requirements for both laboratory and manufacturing environments and with all corporate and plant safety training, regulations and policies.
• Must be capable of moving and lifting materials and tools as required for safe completion of job tasks.

Competency Summary

At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:

Think: Think Critically and Drive Change

Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate

Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results

Company Overview

Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.

Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.

We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:

• Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies 2022, '23, '24
• Disability: IN's Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, '22, '23, '24
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Equality 100 Award 2020, '21, '22, '23-24, '25
• Military Times' Best for Vets: Employers 2023, '24

Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel's success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company's success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)