Steel Mill Operations Utility Technician
About The Position
Step into the heart of steelmaking Picture your first shift at United States Steel — Granite City Works: you gear up, check your tools, and head to the production floor where massive equipment hums and materials move nonstop. As a Utility Technician supporting mill operations, you’ll help keep the line moving by handling materials, operating basic and mobile equipment, and pitching in on equipment upkeep across the plant. A day in the life Use hand tools, pneumatic equipment, gauges, oxygen lances, power-actuated tools, and torches to support production and service units. Handle, transport, and process materials and product across the mill. Work safely around hot, heavy, or sharp materials and hazardous chemicals. Assist with equipment inspections and basic maintenance tasks. Operate mobile equipment in a heavy industrial setting. Adapt to changing assignments in different mill areas — conditions can be hot, cold, dirty, greasy, wet, and noisy, and you may work near molten metal. Your growth path After brief on-the-job training, you will be expected to move into a Utility Technician role operating overhead and mobile cranes of various sizes and types, tractors, trucks, dozers, loaders, boom trucks, and feeders.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Ability to perform manual labor and lift more than 25 lbs.
- Rotating 8-hour shift work, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
- Overtime as needed.
- Strong safety mindset and adherence to all procedures; required PPE includes hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective clothing, boots with metatarsal protection, and when necessary, respirator equipment.
- Punctuality, consistent attendance, and self-direction.
- Must pass a pre-employment digital assessment.
- Must apply on company website using provided link below
Nice To Haves
- Construction Equipment Maintenance
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Skid Steer Operation
- CNC Tooling
- Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
- Soldering
- OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
- Warehouse Experience
- Material Handler Experience
- Loading and Unloading Vehicles
- Weighing Raw Materials
- Boiler Operation
- Tape Measure Reading
- Maintenance and Repair Skills
- Heavy Material Handling
- Forklift Licensed
- Crane Operation
- Mechanical Assembly Skills
- Packaging Experience
- Meets Physical Requirements
- High School / GED
- Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
Responsibilities
- Use hand tools, pneumatic equipment, gauges, oxygen lances, power-actuated tools, and torches to support production and service units.
- Handle, transport, and process materials and product across the mill.
- Work safely around hot, heavy, or sharp materials and hazardous chemicals.
- Assist with equipment inspections and basic maintenance tasks.
- Operate mobile equipment in a heavy industrial setting.
- Adapt to changing assignments in different mill areas
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
