Mechanical Maintenance Specialist — Steel Production

A day in this role

Your shift kicks off with PPE on—hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective clothing, and metatarsal boots—because safety is the constant. You’ll review work orders, coordinate with operators, and put hands on the tools: standard hand tools, specialized diagnostic equipment, and mobile gear such as pendant and overhead cranes and forklifts. From there, you might chase down a hydraulic leak, realign a conveyor, swap a gearbox in a power transmission train, or service a lubrication system to keep the mill running without interruption.

What you’ll tackle

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical equipment and systems across the plant—hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, power transmission, conveyors, cranes, and mobile equipment.
• Jump in to support operating functions when required to sustain continuous operations.
• Work solo with minimal supervision or side-by-side with other maintenance technicians depending on the job.
• Access jobs at height and, at times, within confined spaces using proper procedures.
• Operate within varied mill conditions—hot, cold, dirty, greasy, wet, and noisy—as you move between plant areas.

What you bring

• At least 1 year of manufacturing or industrial experience (military experience counts) or equivalent education. Relevant background may include hydraulics, pneumatics, lubrication, power transmission, welding, pipefitting, structural repair, or diesel mechanic work.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work 8-hour rotating shifts—including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays—and to take overtime as needed.
• Uncompromising commitment to safety practices and guidelines; consistent use of required PPE.
• Punctual, reliable, and self-directed; able to prioritize and finish tasks.
• Successful completion of required assessment test(s).

Technical proficiencies

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

How we work

• Think: Practice critical thinking and champion meaningful change.
• Lead: Grow talent and collaborate across teams.
• Do: Enable high performance and deliver results that matter.

About U. S. Steel

Founded in 1901, U. S. Steel has shaped modern industry for more than a century. We’re the first North American steelmaker to set a 2050 net‑zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, and we continue to innovate for customers across automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy—products that underpin everyday life.

Our Culture of Caring is tangible—in community partnerships, employee volunteerism, scholarships, leadership development, and an unwavering safety‑first mindset. Our people are United by Steel.

Recent recognitions

• 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

Equal 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.)

Ready to move steel forward?

If you’re energized by complex mechanical work in a heavy industrial setting and want to grow with a company building the future of steel, we’d like to hear from you.