Quality Assurance Technician

United States Steel; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

U. S. Steel is seeking a Utility Person to support production and service units through hands-on tasks such as operating torches, hand tools, and mobile equipment in a heavy industrial environment.

The position is entry-level with progression to a Utility Technician after training. Responsibilities include assisting in maintenance, transporting materials, and working near molten metal while wearing required safety gear.

Qualifications

• Must pass a written assessment test and a quality assessment exam.
• Ability to work rotating 8-hour shift schedules, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Strong adherence to safety procedures; must wear hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective clothing, boots with metatarsal protection, and respirator equipment when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks that support various producing units using hand tools, pneumatic equipment, gauges, oxygen lances, power-actuated tools, and torches.
• Handle, transport, and process product and materials.
• Work with materials that may be hot, heavy, sharp, or contain hazardous chemicals.
• Carry out manual labor and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Assist in inspecting and performing maintenance on equipment.
• Work in various areas of the mill with environmental conditions that can be hot, cold, dirty, greasy, wet, and noisy.
• Work in close proximity to molten metal as required.
• After initial training, transition to a Utility Technician role operating material handling equipment such as overhead and mobile cranes, tractors, trucks, dozers, loaders, boom trucks, and feeders.

Skills

Safety awareness

Punctuality/attendance

Self-direction

Quality awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Outlook

ERP system

Job description

Job Overview

U. S. Steel is seeking a Utility Person to support production and service units through hands-on tasks such as operating torches, hand tools, and mobile equipment in a heavy industrial environment. The position is entry-level and offers progression to a Utility Technician role after training.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform tasks that support various producing units using hand tools, pneumatic equipment, gauges, oxygen lances, power-actuated tools, and torches.
• Handle, transport, and process product and materials.
• Work with materials that may be hot, heavy, sharp, or contain hazardous chemicals.
• Carry out manual labor and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Assist in inspecting and performing maintenance on equipment.
• Work in various areas of the mill with environmental conditions that can be hot, cold, dirty, greasy, wet, and noisy.
• Work in close proximity to molten metal as required.
• After initial training, transition to a Utility Technician role operating material handling equipment such as overhead and mobile cranes, tractors, trucks, dozers, loaders, boom trucks, and feeders.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have above average computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office 365, Outlook, and an ERP system.
• Previous experience in a quality-related job function.
• Must pass a written assessment test and a quality assessment exam.
• Ability to work rotating 8-hour shift schedules, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Strong adherence to safety procedures; must wear hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective clothing, boots with metatarsal protection, and respirator equipment when necessary.
• Demonstrated punctuality, consistent attendance, and self-direction for operational success.

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 us regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)