Maintenance Mechanic — Operations Support (Mechanical)

United States Steel; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Steel in Gary, IN is seeking a maintenance technician to install, maintain, and repair mechanical systems on production lines. Diagnose faults to keep production on schedule and assist with operational tasks as needed.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED, 1+ year hands-on experience or formal education in print reading and troubleshooting, and ability to work rotating shifts with overtime. Safety-first with full PPE is mandatory.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and ability to pass required assessment tests.
• Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience or formal education in print reading and troubleshooting.
• Comfort with rotating schedules, including weekends, plus overtime when required.
• Safety is non-negotiable; follow all safety procedures and guidelines without exception.
• Wear the full PPE: hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective clothing, boots with metatarsal protection.

Responsibilities

• Keep equipment healthy: install, maintain, and repair a wide variety of mechanical systems.
• Diagnose issues quickly to keep production efficient and on schedule.
• Operate machinery during repair and jump into operational tasks when needed.
• Balance independent work with teamwork alongside experienced maintenance technicians.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Maintenance and repair

Print reading

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Is this you?Do you thrive on tracking down the cause of a mechanical fault? Are you equally comfortable turning a wrench and running the line to validate a fix? If that sounds right, read on.Your impactKeep equipment healthy: install, maintain, and repair a wide variety of mechanical systems.Diagnose issues quickly to keep production efficient and on schedule.Operate machinery during repair and jump into operational tasks when needed.Balance independent work with teamwork alongside experienced maintenance technicians.Readiness checklistHigh School Diploma or GED, and the ability to pass required assessment test(s).Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience—or formal education—in print reading and troubleshooting.Comfort with rotating schedules, including weekends, plus overtime when required.Safety is non‑negotiableFollow all safety procedures and guidelines without exception.Wear the full set of PPE: hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective clothing, and boots with metatarsal protection.Be prepared for an industrial environment that can be hot, cold, dirty, greasy, wet, or noisy.Core skillsMechanical troubleshootingMaintenance and repairHow you workPunctual, dependable attendance, and a strong sense of initiative.