Maintenance Technician - Mech

Position: Maintenance Technician - Mech (New Hire)
Location: Mountain Iron
Job Description

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

As an Iron Worker Maintenance Technician Mechanical, you will play a key role in maintaining continuous operations in our heavy industrial environment. Your expertise in mechanical systems will ensure the smooth functioning of our operating and service equipment. You'll utilize standard and specialized tools, including pendant and overhead cranes and forklifts, to perform your duties effectively.

Responsibilities:

* Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair:
Work with a broad range of mechanical systems and equipment such as hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, and power transmission systems, conveyors, cranes, and mobile equipment.

* Operational support:
Provide assistance in operating functions as necessary to maintain efficiency.

* May be required to work at heights and/or in confined space.

* May work alone with minimal supervision or with other maintenance technicians.

* Metal fabrication:
Fabricate metal parts following blueprints or supervisor instructions. Utilize various welding processes (Arc, TIG, MIG, etc.) and operate related equipment (shear, press brake, punch, etc.) to complete your tasks.

* Work in various areas of the plant where 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, pipe fitting, structural repair, and diesel mechanic.

* Requires a minimum of 1 year of welding related working experience or formal education.

* High School Diploma or GED

* The 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).

* 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.

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.

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