Utility Person (New Hire)
Company: U. S. Steel Oilwell Services
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 5, 2026
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Job Description:
This position involves performing a variety of tasks to support
our operations, ensuring the efficient and safe handling of
materials and equipment. The position will be responsible for
multiple duties, contributing to the overall success of the
production process. Key Responsibilities: Material Handling: Apply
compound and protective plastic caps to threaded pipe to prevent
damage during transportation and storage. Inspection/Labeling:
Measure pipes on manufacturing floor and accurately label pipes
with identifying information to maintain proper inventory and
tracking. Equipment Operation: Safely operate small mobile
equipment, such as forklifts, to transport materials within the
facility. General Labor Tasks: Perform various tasks such as
stacking wood for pipe rack storage, maintaining cleanliness and
organization of the work area, and assisting with other duties as
assigned. Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety procedures and
guidelines to ensure a safe working environment. Report any safety
hazards or incidents to the supervisor immediately. Inventory/
Shipping & Receiving: Receive and deliver all parts and materials.
Organize and manage critical spare parts in warehousing area.
Ensure adequate PPE/ noncritical material levels are above safety
stock amount. Shipping out couplings and protectors to customers
when needed. Staging material for manufacturing lines to run.
Compensation and Benefits: Starting pay of $18.78 per hour, with
opportunities for advancement up to $35.06 per hour. Quarterly
Incentive Bonus Plan. Comprehensive benefits package including
Health, Dental, and Life Insurance. 401K plan with company
matching. Paid vacation and 10 paid holidays. Daily overtime pay
for hours worked beyond the standard shift. Requirements: High
School Diploma or GED. Ability to work an industrial schedule,
including overtime (rotating every 3 months or fixed 8-12 hour
shift work, which will include Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays).
Can be asked to stay later into next shift if relief calls off.
Strong commitment to safety and adherence to safety
procedures/guidelines at all times. Capability to work with and
around materials that may be hot, heavy, sharp, or involve
hazardous chemicals. Physical ability to perform manual labor and
lift in excess of 25 lbs. Preferred Experience: Prior experience in
manufacturing, industrial, or construction settings. Familiarity
with operating forklifts or other small mobile equipment. 1 year of
experience preferred Working Conditions: Work is performed in an
industrial environment, which may involve exposure to varying
temperatures, noise levels, and hazardous materials. Personal
protective equipment (PPE) will be provided and is required at all
times to ensure safety while performing job duties.
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.
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