Industrial QA Technician - Entry-Level with Growth Path

United States Steel; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

U. S. Steel is seeking a Utility Person to support production and service units through hands-on tasks such as operating torches, hand tools, and mobile equipment in a heavy industrial environment.

The position is entry-level with progression to a Utility Technician after training. Responsibilities include assisting in maintenance, transporting materials, and working near molten metal while wearing required safety gear.

Qualifications

• Must pass a written assessment test and a quality assessment exam.
• Ability to work rotating 8-hour shift schedules, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Strong adherence to safety procedures; must wear hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective clothing, boots with metatarsal protection, and respirator equipment when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks that support various producing units using hand tools, pneumatic equipment, gauges, oxygen lances, power-actuated tools, and torches.
• Handle, transport, and process product and materials.
• Work with materials that may be hot, heavy, sharp, or contain hazardous chemicals.
• Carry out manual labor and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Assist in inspecting and performing maintenance on equipment.
• Work in various areas of the mill with environmental conditions that can be hot, cold, dirty, greasy, wet, and noisy.
• Work in close proximity to molten metal as required.
• After initial training, transition to a Utility Technician role operating material handling equipment such as overhead and mobile cranes, tractors, trucks, dozers, loaders, boom trucks, and feeders.

Skills

Safety awareness

Punctuality/attendance

Self-direction

Quality awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Outlook

ERP system

Job description

U. S. Steel is seeking a Utility Person to support production and service units through hands-on tasks such as operating torches, hand tools, and mobile equipment in a heavy industrial environment.

The position is entry-level with progression to a Utility Technician after training. Responsibilities include assisting in maintenance, transporting materials, and working near molten metal while wearing required safety gear.