Heavy Industrial Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Step into a day at U. S. Steel’s Minntac Facility, part of Minnesota Ore Operations in Northern Minnesota—home to two active iron ore mines that power one of the world’s largest steelmakers. As a Mechanical Maintenance pro on our team, you keep production moving by installing, repairing, and optimizing the systems that make continuous operations possible.

What your day could look like

• Start with a safety review and gear up—hard hat, eye and hearing protection, protective clothing, and metatarsal boots.
• Head to your assigned area—conditions vary by location and can be hot, cold, wet, dirty, greasy, and noisy.
• Tackle planned and corrective maintenance on mechanical systems: hydraulics, pneumatics, lubrication, power transmission, conveyors, cranes, and mobile equipment.
• Use standard and specialized tools; operate pendant and overhead cranes and forklifts to position components.
• Support operations when needed and collaborate with fellow technicians—or run solo with minimal supervision.
• Access hard-to-reach equipment, occasionally working at heights or in confined spaces.

Core responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of mechanical equipment and systems across a heavy industrial setting.
• Contribute to safe, reliable, and continuous plant operations.

What you bring

• At least 1 year of manufacturing/industrial experience (including relevant military experience) or equivalent education.
• Background in one or more of the following is valued: hydraulics, pneumatics, lubrication, power transmission, welding, pipe-fitting, structural repair, or diesel mechanics.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to work rotating shifts (including weekends and holidays) and overtime as needed.
• Consistent attendance, punctuality, and self-direction.
• Strict adherence to safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Pay, schedule, and conditions

• Hourly rate: $42.56/hr.
• Rotating shifts plus overtime when required.
• Environment varies by area and may be hot/cold, wet, dirty, greasy, and noisy.

Assessment and qualifications

• Must pass assessment test(s).

Tools and equipment you’ll handle

• Standard and specialized maintenance tools, pendant and overhead cranes, forklifts, and mobile equipment.

Skills we value

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Transmission & Drivetrain Systems
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Hydraulic Systems & Components
• Industrial maintenance
• Millwright
• Mining

Legal notice

This is a safety sensitive position requiring drug and alcohol testing

Join us at U. S. Steel and put your expertise to work where it matters—keeping essential equipment running and production on track.