Mill Mechanical Technician Standard

Orion Steel Group•Pueblo, CO

5d•$32 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

At CF&I Steel, L.P., the Mill Mechanical Technician (MMT) provides mechanical maintenance to all areas of the Mill safely and efficiently. The role includes maintaining, installing, repairing, assembling, and dismantling mechanical equipment, including gear boxes, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, pumps, packings, seals, piping and valves, power transmission and drive systems, couplings, shaft alignments, lubricants, overhead cranes, and other heavy industrial equipment. The technician troubleshoots machinery, determines and obtains parts, and makes necessary repairs. The position reports to the Superintendent of Maintenance. Depending on training and certification, the technician serves as a Boilermaker, Millwright, Pipefitter, and Welder, and completes training to become skilled in all four crafts. The work involves equipment and machinery throughout the Mill, including shop machines, mobile equipment, structures, and production systems. The technician follows lockout procedures, keeps work areas and equipment orderly, performs routine maintenance, assists Maintenance personnel, and operates overhead cranes as needed. OSHA 10 and equipment certifications must be obtained and maintained as required. The position is at the plant in Pueblo, Colorado. Work takes place indoors and outdoors and may involve elevated noise and vibration, extreme temperatures, respirators or dust masks, moving parts, electrical currents, scaffolding and heights, natural gas, high heat, hot surfaces, molten metal, chemicals, oils, and lubricants. Compensation is $31.52 to $47.98 per hour, plus shift differential. Posting dates are 11/02/2026–12/31/2026. Applicants must be eligible to work in the USA.

Requirements

Completed or equivalent craft apprenticeship in Boilermaker, Millwright, Pipefitter, or Welder.
Strong hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting and repair skills.
1–3 years of experience as a mechanical maintenance technician in heavy industry, manufacturing, or mining; experience with machinery, equipment operation, or a closely related field is preferred.
Ability to read, understand, and work from mechanical prints, drawings, and schematics.
Strong troubleshooting, repair, and installation skills.
Valid Colorado driver’s license and mobile equipment qualification.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, manage time across multiple tasks, and take initiative.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with personnel at all levels.
Physical ability to climb, walk, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, make repetitive motions, and hear; ability to constantly exert forces up to 50 pounds and frequently exert forces up to 100 pounds for lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
Qualified candidates must demonstrate proficiency through testing.
Must be eligible to work in the USA.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with machinery, equipment operation, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

Provide safe and efficient mechanical maintenance to all areas of the Mill.
Maintain, install, repair, assemble, and dismantle mechanical equipment, including gear boxes, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, pumps, seals, piping and valves, drive systems, couplings, overhead cranes, and other heavy industrial equipment.
Troubleshoot Mill machinery, determine and obtain parts, and make necessary repairs.
Serve as a Boilermaker, Millwright, Pipefitter, or Welder depending on training and certification, and complete training to become skilled in all four crafts.
Work with shop machines and equipment, mobile equipment, structures, production equipment, systems, tools, prints, drawings, and safety equipment.
Observe lockout procedures.
Keep the work area and equipment clean and orderly.
Perform routine maintenance and assist Maintenance personnel.
Operate overhead cranes as needed.
Obtain and maintain OSHA 10 and equipment certifications as required.