Mechanical Systems Reliability Operator‑Technician

United States Steel Corporation; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Steel Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support reliability across mechanical systems. You will install, service, and repair diverse industrial equipment, and pinpoint root causes to maintain uptime.

The role requires hands-on experience or formal education in print reading and troubleshooting, and willingness to work rotating shifts, including weekends, with overtime as needed. You will operate machinery during repairs and collaborate with the maintenance team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of assessment test(s).
• 1+ year hands-on experience or formal education in print reading and troubleshooting.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends included, with overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Own reliability across mechanical systems: install, service, and repair diverse industrial equipment.
• Pinpoint root causes and resolve mechanical problems to keep uptime high.
• Operate machinery during repair and assist with operational duties when required.
• Alternate between independent assignments and collaboration with a seasoned maintenance team.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Print reading

Job description

• Own reliability across mechanical systems: install, service, and repair diverse industrial equipment.
• Pinpoint root causes and resolve mechanical problems to keep uptime high.
• Operate machinery during repair and assist with operational duties when required.
• Alternate between independent assignments and collaboration with a seasoned maintenance team.

Role snapshot

• Own reliability across mechanical systems: install, service, and repair diverse industrial equipment.
• Pinpoint root causes and resolve mechanical problems to keep uptime high.
• Operate machinery during repair and assist with operational duties when required.
• Alternate between independent assignments and collaboration with a seasoned maintenance team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of assessment test(s).
• 1+ year hands-on experience or formal education in print reading and troubleshooting.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends included, with overtime as needed.

Safety & work environment

• Follow all safety procedures at all times.
• Use required PPE: hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective clothing, and boots with metatarsal protection.
• Expect industrial conditions that can be hot, cold, dirty, greasy, wet, or noisy.

What sets you up for success

• Punctuality, consistent attendance, and self-motivation.
• Strength in mechanical troubleshooting plus solid maintenance and repair capabilities.