Maintenance Technician - Mech (New Hire)

United States Steel Corp

MN

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Bulldozer, Computer Skills, Computer Systems, Construction, Crane, Diesel Engine, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Forklift, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Loaders, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Mechanical Maintenance, Military, Mining Equipment and Machinery, Mobile Plant/Equipment, Power Transmission, Process Improvement, Safety Process, Schematics, Steel Industry, Talent Management, Testing, Welding
LOCATION
MN
POSTED
30+ days ago

3375142No5238549710.00.015-Jun-2026Maintenance Technician - Mech (New Hire)U. S. Steel''s Minnesota Ore Operations includes two iron ore mines in Northern Minnesota. The Minntac Facility has an exciting vacancy for an Auto/Diesel Maintenance Technician Mechanical.

This role is a core component of our maintenance team and is integral to our success as one of the world's largest steel producers. The Auto/Diesel Maintenance Technician Mechanical is responsible for performing 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. One of the many benefits of working as an Auto/Diesel Maintenance Technician Mechanical is that we supply the tools needed to perform the work.

As an Auto/Diesel Maintenance Technician Mechanical, you will leverage your mechanical, electrical, and computer skills to troubleshoot, install, maintain, repair, and operate a broad range of mobile mining equipment in a large industrial environment. Emphasis will be on diesel mechanic work, troubleshooting, reading schematics, electrical, computer systems, and mining equipment such as haul trucks, shovels, loaders, and dozers.

Responsibilities:

  • Troubleshoot equipment problems, order parts, and repair and maintain a broad range of mechanical and electrical systems on mobile mining equipment. These systems include diesel engines, hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, 24V electrical, computer, and power transmission systems.
  • Provide assistance in operating functions as necessary, including the operation of equipment, 5S housekeeping, safety hazard recognition, etc.
  • Work at heights and/or in confined spaces as required.
  • May work independently with minimal supervision or collaboratively with other maintenance technicians.
  • Work in various areas of the plant, with environmental conditions that can be hot, cold, dirty, greasy, wet, and noisy depending on the location.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 1 year 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.
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • The position requires you to work rotating shifts, which will include Saturdays and Sundays, and holidays.
  • The position requires overtime work as needed.
  • Adherence to safety procedures/guidelines at all times. 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.
  • The position requires punctuality, consistent attendance, and self-direction for the success of the operations.
  • Must pass assessment test(s)
  • This is a safety sensitive position requiring drug and alcohol testing

If you are a trained and experienced individual eager to contribute to a dynamic and leading steel production company, we encourage you to apply for this challenging and rewarding position.

The starting rate for this position is $42.56/hr.14090BRUnited States Steel CorporationAuto/Diesel Maintenance TechnicianMountain Iron

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. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel''s privacy practices.)

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

Think: Think Critically and Drive Change

Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate

Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results

About the Company

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United States Steel Corp

U. S. Steel is one of the leading producers of value-added steels and the largest integrated steel producer headquartered in the United States. We are a high-tech, leading-edge company whose rich history of talented people, high-quality products, and innovation spans more than a century. Our vision is clear — Making Steel. World Competitive. Building Value.

U. S. Steel is a major supplier of high-quality hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and coated sheet products and the continent's largest producer of tubular products, meticulously designed to meet a new generation of demands.

We maintain major production operations in the United States, Canada, and Central Europe, where our annual raw steelmaking capability of 29.3 million net tons translates into a wide range of value-added steel sheet and tubular products for various industries, including appliances, automotive, construction, and energy.

Above all, our strength is our people. With more than 38,000 diverse and talented employees worldwide, we achieve strong business results in an environment of teamwork and inclusion.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Mining
FOUNDED
1901
WEBSITE
https://www.ussteel.com/