Mechanical Maintenance Technician

United States Steel; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Steel Granite City Works is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, repair and operate a broad range of mechanical systems and equipment in a heavy industrial setting. The role supports continuous operations and may involve work at heights or in confined spaces.

Opportunities include working with hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication and power transmission systems, conveyors and cranes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year manufacturing/industrial experience (including military service) or equivalent education.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to work 8-hour rotating shifts including Saturdays, Sundays and holidays; overtime as needed.

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 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; environment can be hot, cold, dirty, greasy, wet and noisy.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Lubrication systems

Power transmission systems

Welding

Pipefitting

Structural repair

Diesel engines

Conveyors and cranes operation

Job description

| || |United States Steel Granite City Works has immediate openings for Mechanical Maintenance Technicians. The Mechanical Maintenance Technician 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 Mechanical Maintenance Technician 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 Mechanical Maintenance Technician, 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 GEDThe 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)Starting base pay rate is $34.34/hr. plus $4.98/hr. incentive pay. Pay rate increases to $36.14/hr. plus $5.25/hr. incentive pay after completion of internal training program. The starting base pay range is a good faith estimate.| || |