Maintenance Technician - Mech (New Hire)

United States Steel Corporation; Mountain Iron (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

U. S. Steel Minnesota Ore Operations is seeking an Auto/Diesel Maintenance Technician Mechanical to maintain and repair mobile mining equipment, including diesel engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems.

You will read schematics, troubleshoot, install, and operate equipment such as haul trucks, shovels, loaders, and dozers in a large industrial setting. The role emphasizes safety, requires overtime and rotating shifts, and offers tools supplied by the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year manufacturing and/or industrial experience (including relevant experience from military service) or equivalent education.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
• Willingness to overtime as needed.
• Adherence to safety procedures and use of protective equipment.
• Punctuality, attendance, and self-direction are essential.
• Pass assessment test(s).
• Safety sensitive position requiring drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain a broad range of mechanical and electrical systems on mobile mining equipment (diesel engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, lubrication, 24V electrical, computer, and power transmission).
• Order parts and repair equipment; maintain cleanliness and safety in the work area.
• Work at heights and in confined spaces as required; may work independently or with others.
• Operate in various plant areas with conditions that may be hot, cold, dirty, greasy, wet or noisy.

Job description

U. S. Steel's Minnesota Ore Operations includes two iron ore mines in Northern Minnesota. The Minntac Facility has an exciting vacancy for an Auto/Diesel Maintenance Technician Mechanical.

This role is a core component of our maintenance team and is integral to our success as one of the world’s largest steel producers. The Auto/Diesel Maintenance Technician Mechanical is responsible for performing 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. One of the many benefits of working as an Auto/Diesel Maintenance Technician Mechanical is that we supply the tools needed to perform the work.

As an Auto/Diesel Maintenance Technician Mechanical, you will leverage your mechanical, electrical, and computer skills to troubleshoot, install, maintain, repair, and operate a broad range of mobile mining equipment in a large industrial environment. Emphasis will be on diesel mechanic work, troubleshooting, reading schematics, electrical, computer systems, and mining equipment such as haul trucks, shovels, loaders, and dozers.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment problems, order parts, and repair and maintain a broad range of mechanical and electrical systems on mobile mining equipment. These systems include diesel engines, hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, 24V electrical, computer, and power transmission systems.
• Provide assistance in operating functions as necessary, including the operation of equipment, 5S housekeeping, safety hazard recognition, etc.
• Work at heights and/or in confined spaces as required.
• May work independently with minimal supervision or collaboratively with other maintenance technicians.
• Work in various areas of the plant, with environmental conditions that can be hot, cold, dirty, greasy, wet, and noisy depending on the location.

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 rotating shifts, which will include Saturdays and Sundays, and holidays.
• The position requires overtime work as needed.
• Adherence to safety procedures/guidelines at all times. 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)
• This is a safety sensitive position requiring drug and alcohol testing

If you are a trained and experienced individual eager to contribute to a dynamic and leading steel production company, we encourage you to apply for this challenging and rewarding position.

The starting rate for this position is $42.56/hr.

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