Operating Technician (New Hire)

United States Steel Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 96,432,000 - 104,698,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Overtime pay

Job summary

U. S. Steel is seeking a CNC Thread Operator to set up and run CNC threading machines and related tooling. You will read blueprints, interpret work orders, and perform precise measurements to ensure dimensional accuracy and product quality in a safety-focused environment.

The role involves maintaining machine setups, monitoring performance, and conducting inspections to meet customer specifications and company standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of manufacturing, machining, or industrial experience with CNC premium connections.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, blueprints, specifications, and process instructions.
• Knowledge of machine offsets, tooling installation, insert replacement, and chuck jaw setup.
• Familiarity with precision measuring instruments and inspection gauges.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC threading machines, CNC lathes, and related production equipment with minimal supervision.
• Load and unload raw materials, workpieces, and finished products safely and efficiently.
• Set up machines, including tooling, inserts, chuck jaws, and workholding devices.
• Perform machine offset adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy and product quality.
• Load machine programs, verify machine settings, and monitor machine performance throughout production runs.
• Conduct threading operations according to work orders, process sheets, blueprints, customer specifications, and operating procedures.
• Assist in troubleshooting machine performance issues and making process adjustments as required.

Skills

CNC threading operation

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Dimensional control

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

G-code interpretation

CNC controls

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CNC controls

Machine programming

G-code interpretation

Job description

Job Summary

The CNC Thread Operator is responsible for the setup, operation, monitoring, and maintenance of CNC threading machines used to manufacture premium threaded connections and components. This position requires the ability to read and interpret work orders, blueprints, specifications, and customer requirements while producing quality products that meet established dimensional, safety, and production standards. The operator performs machine adjustments, tooling changes, inspections, and quality checks with minimal supervision while maintaining compliance with all company safety and operational procedures.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting pay: $35.06 per hour
• Quarterly Incentive Bonus Plan
• Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Daily Overtime Pay for Hours Worked Beyond the Standard Shift

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Machine Operation and Setup

• Operate CNC threading machines, CNC lathes, and related production equipment with minimal supervision.
• Load and unload raw materials, workpieces, and finished products safely and efficiently.
• Set up machines, including installation and adjustment of tooling, inserts, chuck jaws, and workholding devices.
• Perform machine offset adjustments to maintain dimensional accuracy and product quality.
• Load machine programs, verify machine settings, and monitor machine performance throughout production runs.
• Conduct threading operations according to work orders, process sheets, blueprints, customer specifications, and operating procedures.
• Assist in troubleshooting machine performance issues and making process adjustments as required.

Quality Control and Inspection

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, work orders, specifications, and technical documents to determine product requirements and dimensions.
• Use calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, dial indicators, and other precision measuring instruments to verify conformance to specifications.
• Perform in-process inspections and final quality checks to ensure products meet customer and company standards.
• Complete inspection reports and production documentation accurately.
• Maintain traceability by recording production data, machine settings, and quality results.

Maintenance and Equipment Care

• Perform daily machine inspections and basic preventative maintenance activities.
• Monitor coolant levels, lubrication systems, and machine operating conditions.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas in accordance with housekeeping standards.
• Report equipment malfunctions, quality issues, and safety concerns to supervision promptly.

Safety and Compliance

• Work in accordance with all departmental and company safety objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Follow all instructions provided by supervisors and leadership personnel.
• Adhere to all safety requirements, including Lockout/Tagout procedures and the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Safely perform work around materials that may be hot, heavy, sharp, or involve hazardous substances.
• Follow customer procedures, specifications, and quality requirements at all times.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervision.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to work an industrial schedule, including overtime (rotating every 3 months or fixed 8-12 hour shift work, which will include Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays).Can be asked to stay later into next shift if relief calls off.
• Strong commitment to safety and adherence to safety procedures/guidelines at all times.

• Capability to work with and around materials that may be hot, heavy, sharp, or involve hazardous chemicals.
• Physical ability to perform manual labor and lift in excess of 25 lbs.

• Minimum of one (1) year of manufacturing, machining, or industrial experience with CNC premium connections.
• Demonstrated ability to operate CNC threading machines or similar production equipment.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, blueprints, specifications, and process instructions.
• Knowledge of machine offsets, tooling installation, insert replacement, and chuck jaw setup.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments and inspection gauges.
• Basic mathematical skills involving measurements, tolerances, and calculations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work safely in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience with premium connection manufacturing or oilfield tubular products.
• Familiarity with CNC controls, machine programming, and G-code interpretation.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions involving hands, wrists, and arms.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, squat, and climb as required.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing 25 pounds or more.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding industrial environment.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a manufacturing and machining environment.
• Exposure to varying temperatures, noise, moving machinery, and industrial materials.
• May work rotating shifts, fixed day or night shifts, weekends, holidays, and required overtime.
• Employees may be required to remain beyond scheduled shift times to support operational needs.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required at all times and will be provided in accordance with company policy.

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.

• 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.)