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U. S. Steel Tubular Products delivers highquality seamless pipe that powers America's energy market and supports multiple industries across the USA.  Backed by more than a century of steelmaking and now part of the third largest steel company in the world, U. S. Tubular Products represents a culture of innovation, our team builds premium connections and partners with customers to tackle their toughest challenges, keeping energy and industry moving forward.
Position Summary:
The EntryLevel CNC Lathe Programmer - Intern supports machining and programming activities by learning to create, edit, verify, and troubleshoot CNC lathe programs. This earlycareer role provides handson exposure to machining principles, CNC programming fundamentals, dimensional inspection, and safe shop practices. Under the guidance of experienced machinists and engineers, the intern will assist with program edits, tooling review, part measurement, process documentation, and general shop support while developing strong technical and professional skills.
Responsibilities:

• Assist with reading, interpreting, and making simple edits to CNC lathe programs.
• Apply foundational understanding of Gcode, Mcode, tool offsets, work offsets, and canned cycles.
• Support machine setup activities by helping verify tools, offsets, fixtures, and machining steps.
• Reference engineering drawings and apply basic GD&T to ensure program accuracy.
• Use CAD/CAM software at a basic level to view 2D/3D models and support toolpath preparation.
• Perform dimensional checks using calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, and other basic metrology tools.
• Follow inspection tolerances, surface finish expectations, and quality requirements.
• Comply with all shop safety rules; use required PPE; follow safe equipment operation practices.
• Support 5S activities, workstation organization, and general shop housekeeping.
• Practice basic troubleshooting, ask questions, and follow defined machining and programming procedures.
• Communicate clearly with operators, supervisors, and mentors regarding program changes or issues.
• Maintain dependable attendance, professionalism, and a willingness to learn in a handson environment.

Requirements:

• Candidates must be a current full time student and have completed their sophomore year by June 2026 and be in good academic standing
• Be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
• Basic understanding of CNC machining principles.
• Familiarity with CNC lathe components.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and basic GD&T.
• Understanding of cutting tools, materials, feeds, speeds, and chip control.
• Understanding of Gcode and Mcode fundamentals.
• Ability to read and make simple edits to CNC programs.
• Knowledge of tool and work offsets.
• Exposure to canned cycles and Fanucstyle controls.
• Basic understanding of 2D/3D CAD models.
• Introductory exposure to CAM software.
• Basic computer and filemanagement skills.
• Ability to use calipers, micrometers, and depth gauges.
• Understanding of dimensional inspection and tolerances.
• Awareness of surfacefinish requirements.
• Understanding of shop safety rules and proper PPE usage.
• Awareness of safe machine operation and 5S principles.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and follow process instructions.
• Basic troubleshooting ability.
• Clear communication with operators, supervisors, and engineering staff.
• Dependable attendance; professional and responsible conduct.
• Exposure to multiaxis lathes or live tooling.
• Basic understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
• Previous shop, lab, or machining experience.

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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.)