Coated Products Shift Mechanic, BRS

Job Description

This is an industrial maintenance position responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting a wide range of equipment in the Coated Products area of the Big River Steel facility.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements are followed and a priority.

Ensure good housekeeping practices are carried out in job areas and grounds.

Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and find irregularities and malfunctions.

Troubleshoot, perform preventative maintenance, and repair complex mechanical equipment.

Install and/or modify mechanical equipment following proper codes, manuals, schematic diagrams, and other specifications.

Assist operational personnel as needed for operational tasks that are needed to successfully support production.

Ensure proficiency by using precision measuring devices (feeler gauges, dial indicators, caliper...)

Work collectively with the Roll Shop teams and other contractors.

Assist maintenance teams when needed, in other depts.. across the mill, when circumstances arise.

Work directly with all electrical and operations personnel in a fast paced environment to help to help develop a safety focused and productive team.

Support maintenance teammates to help maintain a positive and efficient work environment focused on safety and reliability.

Qualifications:

Ability to use mechanical ingenuity and make decisions in a fast paced production environment in a safe and efficient manner

Adaptability to accept changes in job duties and eagerness to learn and apply new knowledge.

Reliable team player with good communication skills.

Highly motivated, self-directed, and willing to put in extra hours when needed.

Demonstrated proficiency using precision measuring instruments.

Working knowledge of industrial hydraulics and power transmissions.

Experience in reading mechanical blueprints, as well as hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.

Ability to weld (stick, mig / tig-preferred), use cutting torches and the use of overhead cranes is a plus.

Knowledge and efficient in the use of the proper rigging equipment, includes critical lifts.

Experienced with mobile equipment (Rough Terrain, Man Lift, Fork Lift, Carry Deck or Broader son)

Basic Computer skills required; use of Microsoft Office is a plus.

Efficient in the Metric Measuring System is a plus.

High School diploma or equivalent.

Technical certificate in Steel or Industrial Technology or closely related field is a plus.

Minimum 2 years of work experience as an Industrial Mechanical Technician.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Environment is typical for a steel mill production area, with extreme temperatures, high noise levels, and dusty/greasy areas. Physically demanding work will be required in the production environments. Typical work hours are 12 hour shifts, which rotate days and nights. This results in working some weekends/holidays and overtime.

Supervisory Responsibility:
This position does not supervise others.

Company Overview

Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.

Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.

We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:

• 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

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.

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Competency Summary

At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and…