Engineering Technician I
United States Steel
This position is focused on supporting the development of new steel grades and coatings, as well as qualification of these materials for all products supporting the U. S. Steel Product Development Strategy. This individual will have the primary responsibility of preparing precision test specimens for lab analysis using Haas CNC lathes and other shop equipment. This provides critical data for steel grade development, as well as supporting the commissioning and operation of new production lines. Additional tasks will include routine maintenance of machine shop equipment, water jet, and support activities that improve the Safety and Quality Program at Research. Above all, the individual is expected to be able to perform all tasks safely in an industrial environment.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Following established quality and safety procedures.
- Operate Haas CNC lathes to machine test specimens to print tolerances.
- Ability to adjust tool offsets, and work coordinates.
- Inspect finished specimens using micrometers, calipers, and other metrology tools.
- Support part manufacturing to prepare samples for testing.
- Operation of waterjet (training provided)
- Operation of power tools such as band saws, belt sanders, and power shears.
- Operation of mobile equipment including a fork truck (training provided).
- Perform routine maintenance on cnc equipment and waterjet.
- Willingness to learn new skills that support other areas when needed.
- Use 5S lean methodologies to ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained.
- Required high school diploma/GED.
- Required hands-on experience operating Haas CNC lathes, including setup, offsets, and basic program edits.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, including familiarity with the operation of computer-controlled machinery.
- Ability to read blueprints and hold tight tolerances required.
- Strong preference for a two-year Associate Degree in Materials, Manufacturing, and/or Mechanical Engineering / Technology or 2 years of directly applicable machining experience.
- Familiarity with metrology, or laboratory instrumentation preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as with a team, as needed to complete assigned tasks.
- Focus on safety and environmental performance in laboratory and manufacturing environments.
- Work areas include office areas, high bay areas, and laboratory environments at Research Munhall
- Must be able to comply with applicable safety requirements for both laboratory and manufacturing environments and with all corporate and plant safety training, regulations and policies.
- Must be capable of moving and lifting materials and tools as required for safe completion of job tasks.