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Alleima

General Operator

Clarks Summit, PA · On-site

$21.85/hr

High-Quality Stainless Steel Tube Manufacturing Location: Clarks Summit, PA We are hiring Entry-Level General Operators to join our unionized manufacturing operation. This is an excellent opportunity ...

Alleima

General Operator

Clarks Summit, PA · On-site

$21.85/hr

High-Quality Stainless Steel Tube Manufacturing Location: Clarks Summit, PA We are hiring Entry-Level General Operators to join our unionized manufacturing operation. This is an excellent opportunity ...

Qualified Staffing

General Labor - 1st Shift

Lapeer, MI · On-site

$15/hr

Lapeer area manufacturer of gauges, fixtures, dies and steel and aluminum piping is seeking entry level general laborers to join their team. 1st Shift with overtime, Monday-Friday, 6AM-2:30P, $15 per ...

Steel Dynamics, Inc.

Entry-Level Production

Butler, IN

$15.25 - $19.50/hr

Steel Dynamics Provide plant operations with general support. Obtaining experience in safety procedures, mobile equipment operations, crane operations, and entry-level functions. This is a training ...

Aerotek

General Laborer I (US)

Saint Paul, MN

$16.25 - $20.25/hr

General Laborer I This entry-level General Laborer I role supports a production line that ... Ability to wear steel-toe boots throughout the shift. * Basic verbal and written communication ...

Steel Dynamics, Inc.

Entry-Level Production

Butler, IN · On-site

$15.25 - $19.50/hr

Subsidiary Steel Dynamics Overview Provide plant operations with general support. Obtaining experience in safety procedures, mobile equipment operations, crane operations, and entry-level functions.

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How much do entry level general steel jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level general steel in the United States is $46.26, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $40.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How to get hired at a steel mill?

To get hired as an entry-level general steel worker, applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be physically fit, and be willing to work in a manufacturing environment. Relevant skills include basic math, safety awareness, and the ability to operate machinery; certifications like OSHA safety training can improve chances. Applying through the company's career portal or local job boards and demonstrating reliability and a strong work ethic are key steps.

What job makes $10,000 a month without a degree?

Entry-level general steel jobs typically do not pay $10,000 a month; high earnings in steel work usually require extensive experience, specialized skills, or supervisory roles. Most high-paying jobs in the industry involve advanced certifications, physical labor, or management positions that develop over time.

What jobs pay 2000 a day?

Entry Level General Steel positions typically do not pay $2000 a day; such high daily earnings are usually associated with specialized roles like project managers, construction managers, or skilled trades with overtime or high-demand projects. These roles often require experience, certifications, or working in high-paying industries such as construction or manufacturing, and earnings can vary based on location and workload.

What profession makes $400,000 a year?

In the context of entry-level general steel roles, earning $400,000 annually is uncommon; such high salaries are typically associated with executive positions, specialized engineering roles, or business ownership in the steel industry. Entry-level positions generally offer lower compensation, and reaching high income levels usually requires significant experience, advanced skills, or managerial responsibilities.
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Infographic showing various Entry Level General Steel job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 63% Full Time, 31% Part Time, 5% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,229 per year, or $46.3 per hour.
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Entry Level General Labor

United States Steel Corporation

Gary, IN • On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

United States Steel rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 80 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

222nd of 521 rated manufacturers

Job description


The Utility Person job is an entry level position and a core component for our workforce as one the of world's largest steel producers. The Utility Person operates equipment and performs tasks that support the various production and service units. As a Utility Person you will perform general labor duties that include the use of torches, shovels, and other hand tools. You will also operate some mobile equipment, including cranes, in a heavy industrial environment. The Utility Person also supports and assists in maintenance of plant equipment.
This position is for vacancies within Gary Works which includes Gary and Portage. Assignments and locations are made based on business need. Candidates need to be willing to work in the location assigned at the date of hire.
If you have recently applied to a Utility Person role at Gary Works or Midwest, completed a digital assessment or interviewed within the past year this is the same role and you will not be considered at this time. No need to apply at this time as we have all your information on file.
Responsibilities:
  • Performs tasks that support various producing units using basic hand tools, pneumatic equipment, gauges, oxygen lances, power actuated tools, and torches.
  • 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 more than 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.
  • You may be required to work near molten metal.
  • After brief on the job training, you will be expected to move into a Utility Technician position which includes operation of material handling equipment such as overhead and mobile cranes of various sizes and types, tractors, trucks, dozers, loaders, boom trucks, and feeders.

Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • The position requires rotating 8-hour shift work, which will include Saturdays, 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, boots with metatarsal protection, and when necessary, respirator equipment.
  • The position requires punctuality, consistent attendance, and self-direction for the success of the operations.
  • Must pass a pre-employment digital assessment.
  • Minimum of one year previous experience in a manufacturing/warehouse/distribution center.
  • Candidate must be within the safe weight capacity for required equipment, including for example harnesses and ladders.

Preferred Skills Background:
  • Previous experience in crane operation strongly preferred.

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.
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.)
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

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