Industrial Mechanical Systems Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Let’s get practical—are you the one we’re looking for?

If keeping complex mechanical systems running in a heavy industrial setting sounds like your kind of challenge, read on.

What you’ll tackle

• Hands-on installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plant equipment: hydraulics, pneumatics, lubrication, power transmission, conveyors, cranes, and mobile equipment.
• Jump in with operations when needed to keep production moving.
• Work at heights and in confined spaces as required.
• Operate independently or as part of a maintenance crew.
• Perform in varied conditions—hot, cold, dirty, greasy, wet, and noisy areas across the facility.

Must-haves

• 1+ year in manufacturing/industrial maintenance (relevant military experience counts) or equivalent education across areas such as hydraulics, pneumatics, lubrication, power transmission, welding, pipefitting, structural repair, or diesel mechanics.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Availability for 8-hour rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
• Consistent use of safety procedures and PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective clothing, and metatarsal boots).
• Dependable attendance, punctuality, and self-motivation.
• Successful completion of assessment test(s).

How we think and work

• Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
• Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate
• Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results

Who we are

Since 1901, U. S. Steel has shaped the future of steel. As the first North American steelmaker to set a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we’re engineering what’s next for customers in automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.

Our Culture of Caring means community engagement, charitable giving, employee volunteerism, scholarships, leadership training—and an unwavering commitment to safety and respect. We’re proud to be United by Steel.

Awards we’re proud of

• 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

Skills you’ll use often

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

Schedule & environment

• 8-hour rotating shifts; weekends and holidays included.
• Overtime may be required.
• Conditions vary by area—hot, cold, dirty, greasy, wet, and noisy.

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