What are the responsibilities and job description for the HEAVY MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC position at United States Steel Corporation?
The Maintenance Technician Mechanical job is a core component for our maintenance force and requires a trained and experienced individual to contribute to our success as one of the world’s largest steel producers. The Maintenance Technician Mechanical performs mechanical maintenance functions necessary to maintain operating and service equipment using standard and specialized tools and mobile equipment, such as pendant and overhead cranes and forklifts as required. As a Maintenance Technician Mechanical, you will install, maintain, repair, and operate a broad range of mechanical systems and equipment in a heavy industrial environment to maintain continuous operations.
Responsibilities:
- As a Field Mechanic you will be required to work in an industrial environment which includes exposure to significant environmental conditions.
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a broad range of mechanical systems and equipment including hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, power transmission systems, conveyors, cranes, and heavy mobile equipment.
- Provide assistance in operating functions as necessary.
- May be required to work at heights and/or in confined space.
- May work alone with minimal supervision or with other maintenance technicians.
- Work in various areas of the plant location is required. Dependent upon the area, environmental conditions can be hot, cold, dirty, greasy, wet, and noisy.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3–5-years of relevant working experience with heavy equipment. Able to operate, maintain and troubleshoot all types of earth moving and construction equipment. Manufacturing and/or industrial experience (including relevant experience gained in military service) or equivalent education. This includes experience in any of the following: hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, power transmission systems, welding, pipefitting, structural repair, and diesel mechanic.
- Graduate of a Technical School, Military School, or relevant work experience acceptable to the company. Supply copies of Degree and any certifications you may hold.
- Intermediate computer skills.
- The position requires you to work 8 hour rotating shifts, which will include Saturdays and Sundays, and holidays.
- The position requires overtime work as needed.
- Adherence to safety procedures/guidelines always. Safety is our core value which requires you to wear safety protection such as hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective clothing, and boots with metatarsal protection. You may be required to wear a respirator, so you will need to be clean shaven.
- The position requires punctuality, consistent attendance, and self-direction for the success of the operations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must pass assessment test(s)