Maintenance Operator - PCM - United States Steel Corporation

Job Description

The PCM Operator (Pig Iron Caster Machine Operator) will be a key member of our operation at the Gary Works facility.These operators will be responsible for ensuring that the caster is operating and functioning effectively and efficiently.As required, the PCM Operator will also be responsible for some maintenance tasks on their operating line as well as the PCM facility.

Preferred candidates will have knowledge and/or experience in the following areas:

• Operation of overhead cranes
• Operating mobile equipment
• Knowledge and skills related to rigging
• Ability to demonstrate welding, pneumatic, and basic hydraulic mechanical skills
• Working knowledge basic motors, circuitry, and low voltage

In addition to the above skills, the successful candidate will be able to complete the tasks of our entry level labor position, detailed below.

• Performs tasks that support various producing units using basic hand tools, pneumatic equipment, gauges, oxygen lances, power actuated tools, and torches.

• Performs and assists in production and maintenance tasks necessary to assure maximum production and quality

• Handles, transports, and processes product and materials

• Work with and around materials that may be hot, heavy or sharp, and hazardous chemicals.

• Ability to perform manual labor and lift in excess of 25 lbs.

• Assists in inspecting and performing maintenance on equipment.

• Work in various areas of the mill is required. Dependent upon the area, environmental conditions can be hot, cold, dirty, greasy, wet, and noisy, while being required to work in close proximity to molten metal.

• Operation of material handling equipment such as overhead and mobile cranes of various sizes and types, tractors, trucks, dozers, loaders, boom trucks, and feeders.

Other Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• The position requires rotating shift work, which will include Saturdays, 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, boots with metatarsal protection, and when necessary respirator equipment.
• The position requires punctuality, consistent attendance and self direction for the success of the operations.

Competency Summary

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

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.

We show pride in our communities with community partnerships, corporate charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, leadership training, and much more. And of course, we have 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:

• Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® 2021, ’22, ‘23
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Equality 100 Award 2020, ’21,’22, ‘23
• Disability:IN’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, ’22, ‘23
• Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® 2022, ‘23
• Military Times’ Best for Vets: Employers 2023
• Mansfield Certification for progressing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion in Legal Department: 2023

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.)