Steel Mill Electrical Maintenance Technician — PLC & Power Systems

United States Steel Corporation • Gary, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Steel Mill Electrical Maintenance Technician — PLC & Power Systems Role snapshot Maintain, repair, and operate electrical systems across a high-output steel facility. Navigate a heavy industrial setting with mobile equipment, pendant and overhead cranes, and forklifts. Keep production moving by resolving issues quickly and safely. What you will do Troubleshoot, install, maintain, and repair electrical/electronic equipment using schematics, AC/DC systems, PLCs, and test instruments. Assist with operating tasks as necessary to sustain throughput. Work solo with minimal supervision or collaborate with fellow maintenance technicians. Travel between plant areas where environments may be hot, cold, dirty, greasy, wet, and noisy. What you bring Passage of assessment test(s). High School Diploma or GED. Minimum 1 year in manufacturing/industrial settings (or equivalent education), including any of the following: industrial electronics; motors and controls; electrical power and schematics; print reading; computers and PLCs; electronics; AC/DC theory; power; test instruments and instrumentation; electrical maintenance; commercial construction and installation. Availability for rotating 8-hour shifts, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Willing to work overtime as operations require. Safety-first attitude with strict adherence to procedures and PPE requirements: hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective clothing, and metatarsal-protection boots. Dependable attendance, punctuality, and self-direction. Work schedule & environment Rotating 8-hour shifts with weekend and holiday coverage. Exposure to varied industrial conditions (heat, cold, noise, wet/greasy/dirty areas). Technology spotlight Allen‑Bradley PLCs Be part of a maintenance force that underpins a global steel leader’s continuous operations.

Requirements

• Passage of assessment test(s).
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year in manufacturing/industrial settings (or equivalent education), including any of the following: industrial electronics; motors and controls; electrical power and schematics; print reading; computers and PLCs; electronics; AC/DC theory; power; test instruments and instrumentation; electrical maintenance; commercial construction and installation.
• Availability for rotating 8-hour shifts, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
• Willing to work overtime as operations require.
• Safety-first attitude with strict adherence to procedures and PPE requirements: hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective clothing, and metatarsal-protection boots.
• Dependable attendance, punctuality, and self-direction.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, install, maintain, and repair electrical/electronic equipment using schematics, AC/DC systems, PLCs, and test instruments.
• Assist with operating tasks as necessary to sustain throughput.
• Work solo with minimal supervision or collaborate with fellow maintenance technicians.
• Travel between plant areas

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees