Engineering Technician I

U. S. Steel•Munhall, PA

21h

About The Position

This position supports the development of new steel grades and coatings and the qualification of these materials for products aligned with the U.S. Steel Product Development Strategy. The primary responsibility is preparing precision test specimens for laboratory analysis using Haas CNC lathes and other shop equipment. This work provides data for steel grade development and supports commissioning and operation of new production lines. The role also includes routine maintenance of machine shop equipment and waterjet, along with activities supporting the Safety and Quality Program at Research. All tasks must be performed safely in an industrial environment. The position works across office areas, high bay areas, and laboratory environments at Research Munhall. The employee must comply with applicable laboratory and manufacturing safety requirements and be capable of moving and lifting materials and tools as required for safe completion of job tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Hands-on experience operating Haas CNC lathes, including setup, offsets, and basic program edits.
Strong mechanical aptitude, including familiarity with computer-controlled machinery.
Ability to read blueprints and hold tight tolerances.
Ability to work independently and with a team as needed to complete assigned tasks.
Focus on safety and environmental performance in laboratory and manufacturing environments.
Ability to comply with applicable safety requirements and corporate and plant safety training, regulations, and policies.
Ability to move and lift materials and tools as required for safe completion of job tasks.

Nice To Haves

A two-year associate degree in Materials, Manufacturing, and/or Mechanical Engineering or Technology, or two years of directly applicable machining experience.
Familiarity with metrology or laboratory instrumentation.

Responsibilities

Follow established quality and safety procedures.
Operate Haas CNC lathes to machine test specimens to print tolerances.
Adjust tool offsets and work coordinates.
Inspect finished specimens using micrometers, calipers, and other metrology tools.
Support part manufacturing to prepare samples for testing.
Operate a waterjet; training is provided.
Operate power tools such as band saws, belt sanders, and power shears.
Operate mobile equipment, including a fork truck; training is provided.
Perform routine maintenance on CNC equipment and the waterjet.
Learn new skills that support other areas when needed.
Use 5S lean methodologies to maintain a high standard of housekeeping.