Maintenance Technician - Mech (New Hire)

United States Steel Corporation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Steel Corporation seeks a Maintenance Technician Mechanical to perform mechanical maintenance on a broad range of systems in a heavy industrial environment. The role requires installation, repair, and operation of various mechanical equipment to sustain continuous operations.

The position involves rotating 8-hour shifts, potential overtime, and adherence to strict safety procedures. Candidates must pass assessments and have at least 1 year of relevant experience or education.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year manufacturing/industrial experience or equivalent education.
• Must pass assessment tests.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a broad range of mechanical systems and equipment (hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, power transmission, conveyors, cranes, and mobile equipment).
• Provide assistance in operating functions as necessary.
• May be required to work at heights and/or in confined spaces.
• May work alone with minimal supervision or with other maintenance technicians.
• Work in various areas of the plant; environments can be hot, cold, dirty, greasy, wet, and noisy.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety procedures

Punctuality

Self-direction

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Maintenance Technician Mechanical job is a core component for our maintenance force and requires a trained and experienced individual to contribute to our success as one of the world’s largest steel producers. The Maintenance Technician Mechanical performs mechanical maintenance functions necessary to maintain operating and service equipment using standard and specialized tools and mobile equipment, such as pendant and overhead cranes and forklifts as required. As a Maintenance Technician Mechanical, you will install, maintain, repair, and operate a broad range of mechanical systems and equipment in a heavy industrial environment to maintain continuous operations.

Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a broad range of mechanical systems and equipment including hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, power transmission systems, conveyors, cranes, and mobile equipment.
• Provide assistance in operating functions as necessary.
• May be required to work at heights and/or in confined space.
• May work alone with minimal supervision or with other maintenance technicians.
• Work in various areas of the plant location is required. Dependent upon the area, environmental conditions can be hot, cold, dirty, greasy, wet, and noisy.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year manufacturing and/or industrial experience (including relevant experience gained in military service) or equivalent education. This includes experience in any of the following: hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, power transmission systems, welding, pipefitting, structural repair, and diesel mechanic.
• High School Diploma or GED
• The position requires you to work 8 hour rotating shifts, which will include Saturdays and Sundays, and holidays.
• The position requires overtime work as needed.
• Adherence to safety procedures/guidelines always. Safety is our core value which requires you to wear safety protection such as hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective clothing, and boots with metatarsal protection.
• The position requires punctuality, consistent attendance, and self-direction for the success of the operations.
• Must pass assessment test(s)

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

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 www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)