Heavy Equipment Mechanical Systems Technician (Steel Manufacturing)

Build what matters. Maintain what moves the world.

Join the mechanical maintenance team that powers a modern steel operation. You’ll keep critical assets online, support production, and uphold a safety-first culture as we advance toward our 2050 net-zero goal.

Why U. S. Steel

• Since 1901, a recognized leader supplying steel to automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.
• Innovating for a lower-carbon future as the first North American steelmaker to announce a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal.
• A Culture of Caring: community partnerships, charitable contributions, employee volunteerism, scholarships, leadership training, and relentless commitment to safety.

Honors

• 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

Your impact

• Install, maintain, and repair mechanical systems—hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, and power transmission—to sustain continuous operations.
• Troubleshoot and service conveyors, cranes, and mobile equipment; operate pendant and overhead cranes and forklifts as needed.
• Assist operating teams to meet production goals safely and efficiently.
• Work independently or with fellow technicians; adapt to tasks in hot, cold, dirty, greasy, wet, and noisy areas.
• Execute safely at heights and within confined spaces.

What it takes

• 1+ year of manufacturing/industrial experience (including relevant military service) or equivalent education in areas such as hydraulics, pneumatics, lubrication, power transmission, welding, pipefitting, structural repair, or diesel mechanics.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 8-hour rotating shifts, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays; overtime as needed.
• Strict adherence to safety procedures and PPE: hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective clothing, and metatarsal boots.
• Reliable, punctual, self-directed; able to pass required assessment test(s).

How we work

Think: Think Critically and Drive Change

Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate

Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

Preferred proficiencies

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Testing
• Mechanical Assembly Skills
• Machine Safety Inspections