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Stevens Industries

2nd shift Utility Operator

Sigel, IL

$25 - $30.80/hr

Perform machine set-up, operation, and maintenance according to standard operating procedures ... Coordinating with other operators, technicians, engineers, and managers to ensure smooth operation ...

Stevens Industries

2nd shift Utility Operator

Gays, IL

$25 - $30.80/hr

Perform machine set-up, operation, and maintenance according to standard operating procedures ... Coordinating with other operators, technicians, engineers, and managers to ensure smooth operation ...

Stevens Industries

2nd shift Utility Operator

Casey, IL

$25 - $30.80/hr

Perform machine set-up, operation, and maintenance according to standard operating procedures ... Coordinating with other operators, technicians, engineers, and managers to ensure smooth operation ...

Stevens Industries

2nd shift Utility Operator

Alma, IL

$25 - $30.80/hr

Perform machine set-up, operation, and maintenance according to standard operating procedures ... Coordinating with other operators, technicians, engineers, and managers to ensure smooth operation ...

Stevens Industries

2nd shift Utility Operator

Neoga, IL

$25 - $30.80/hr

Perform machine set-up, operation, and maintenance according to standard operating procedures ... Coordinating with other operators, technicians, engineers, and managers to ensure smooth operation ...

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Operating Technician (New Hire)

Mountain Iron, MN

United States Steel Corporation
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$42.56/hr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

United States Steel rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 84 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

227th of 547 rated manufacturers

Job description

Are you a skilled technician with a 1B Boiler License looking to make a significant impact in a vital industry? We invite you to become an integral part of our U. S. Steel Minnesota Ore - Minntac team as a Utilities Operating Technician. This role is essential to our mine process operation, ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of our systems.
Responsibilities:
As a Utilities Operating Technician, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining a range of critical systems, including:
  • 7 HTHW Boilers
  • Compressed air system
  • Fire water pumps
  • Potable water treatment system
  • Wastewater treatment system
  • Numerous water distribution systems
  • You may be required to work at heights and/or in confined spaces, and you will be working in various areas of the plant location. Depending on the area, environmental conditions can be hot, cold, dirty, greasy, wet, and noisy.
Requirements:
  • Class 1B or higher Boilers License
  • Minimum of 1 year manufacturing and/or industrial experience (including relevant experience gained in military service) or equivalent education
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Willingness to work overtime as needed
  • Strict adherence to safety procedures and guidelines at all times
  • Punctuality, consistent attendance, and self-direction for the success of the operations
  • This is a safety sensitive position requiring drug and alcohol testing
  • Must Pass the Digital Assessment. 
Preferred Experience:
We are looking for candidates with experience in:
  • Potable and Wastewater Treatment (State Certification Not Required)
  • Fork Truck and Telehandler Operation
  • Water Testing and Treatment
  • HTHW Boiler Experience
  • Preventive / Corrective Maintenance and Trouble Shooting Skills
  • Exceptional Safety Practices
  • Light Maintenance
The rate for this position is $42.56/hr.,

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.)

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