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The Metals industry includes the manufacture of iron, steel, aluminum, and other intermediate metal goods. Some of the main products of the basic metals industry include steel girders, aluminum sheets, and copper wire. The Metals industry is one of the worldâ€™s largest industrial energy users. US Steel Corporation is one of the biggest companies in the Metals industry, accounting for over 9.7 billion U.S. dollars in revenue in the last year. Additional companies in the Metals industry include Nucor, Alcoa, and Steel Dynamics.

What are common job types in the Metals industry?

Welder - A Welder is responsible for assembling pieces of metal together or repairing damage in metal components using heavy machinery that emits high heat, melting the metal into shape. Their duties include reviewing blueprints, cutting metal into the appropriate shape and smoothing molten metal to remove creases.

Melt Shop Electrical Supervisor - Melt Shop Electrical Supervisors plan and schedule projects, estimate time and materials, supervise subordinates, maintain records and files and prepare reports.

Mechanical Maintenance Technician - Mechanical Maintenance Technicians are responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing machinery.

Electrical Maintenance Technician - Electrical Maintenance Technicians maintain, repair, install, and upgrade electrical and mechanical equipment, components, tools, and machinery. Electrical Maintenance Technicians work independently most of the time, but report to their supervisors.

Quality & Testing Technician - Quality & Testing Technicians are responsible for testing materials and finished products to ensure they conform to all applicable laws and company standards. Quality & Testing Technicians test products across the three stages of production (before, in-process, and final) to ensure quality levels are met.

Energy Utilities Manager - Energy Utilities Managers direct and manage the overall operation of the powerhouse, utility tunnels, the production and distribution of utilities, and are responsible for the maintenance of these systems.

Millwright - Millwrights are machinery repair professionals who fix, install, and maintain various pieces of equipment and tools for factory employees to use. They're responsible for reviewing and understanding diagrams and service manuals to determine how to properly install, repair or disassemble certain tools.

What are the highest paying Metals jobs?

Utilities Managers and Melt Shop Electrical Supervisors are some of the highest paying jobs in the Metals industry. Utilities Managers earn on average $75K per year, while Melt Shop Electrical Supervisors earn between $60K-$80K on average per year.

What Metals jobs are in demand?

Welders by far are in high demand in the Metal industry. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the need for Welders is expected to grow by 26 percent over the next few years. This makes welding one of the fastest growing professions in America.

Why should one start a career in the Metals industry?

The Metals industry offers great job prospects for those looking to enter the field. The industry offers higher than average starting pay, good benefits, and excellent job growth. As new construction, transportation projects, and pipelines for natural gas continue to experience growth, the Metals industry contributes to the growing demand. In addition, the Metals industry offers the chance for job seekers to work with their hands, and not be confined to a desk, a work environment that is very appealing to many transitioning military members and veterans.

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Fixed Mechanic Technician

Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 2902980
Date Posted: 9/14/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Lovelock, NV
Category: Metals
Salary: $39 - $49

Description

The Fixed Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, and rebuilding fixed processing equipment at a large-scale mining operation. This hands-on industrial maintenance position supports Three-Stage Crushing Facility and Merrill-Crowe process equipment, including conveyors, screens, crushers, pumps, hydraulic systems, and related fixed equipment.

The mechanic will perform preventive maintenance, dismantle and reassemble crushing and processing equipment, inspect components for wear and damage, perform welding and fabrication, and support reliability-centered maintenance initiatives. This position requires strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, fixed-equipment maintenance experience, and the ability to work safely in a demanding heavy-industrial environment.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2 years of fixed maintenance experience in mining or heavy industry
Experience maintaining and repairing fixed industrial equipment
Conveyor maintenance and repair experience
Screen maintenance experience
Crushing equipment maintenance experience
Experience performing preventive maintenance inspections and scheduled PM services
Ability to inspect, troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, and maintain fixed equipment
Experience dismantling and reassembling fixed and crushing equipment
Experience inspecting components for damage and excessive wear
Ability to use micrometers and gauges
Working knowledge of Merrill-Crowe processing systems
Experience troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic systems
Knowledge and certification in oxygen/acetylene cutting
Knowledge and certification in plasma cutting
MIG welding experience and certification
Electrode welding experience and certification
Ability to weld components according to layouts, blueprints, work orders, and verbal instructions
Ability to read and interpret manuals, circuit diagrams, blueprints, and schematics
Ability to generate work requests, work orders, and other maintenance documentation
Ability to recognize safety hazards, develop corrective solutions, and follow through to ensure hazards are addressed
Ability to comply with company and governmental safety and environmental regulations
Ability to participate in Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) program development
Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a maintenance team
Ability to work independently and take a leadership role on assigned projects
Strong commitment to workplace safety and willingness to stop work for safety concerns
Ability and willingness to rotate work assignments for continued training
Ability to work outdoors in varying environmental and weather conditions
Ability to perform approximately 80% of job duties outdoors
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds occasionally
Ability to walk on slopes and uneven terrain daily
Ability to climb and descend ladders daily

Nice-to-Have Skills:

Graduate of an accredited Millwright program
Millwright experience
Mining fixed-plant maintenance experience
Three-stage crushing facility experience
Nordberg crushing equipment experience
MP800 crusher experience
Raptor crusher experience
Metso MP or HP cone crusher experience
Jaw crusher maintenance experience
Gyratory crusher maintenance experience
Open- and closed-circuit crushing experience
Horizontal and incline screen experience
Conveying systems maintenance experience
Vertical turbine pump experience
Centrifugal pump experience
Dissimilar metal welding experience
Mild steel welding experience
Manganese welding experience
Stainless steel welding experience
Pipe welding experience
Metal fabrication experience
Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) experience
Heavy industrial processing equipment experience

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Industrial Electrician

Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 694450
Date Posted: 9/14/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Lovelock, NV
Category: Metals
Salary: $40 - $50

Description

The Industrial Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment supporting a large-scale mining operation. This hands-on industrial electrical position works with power distribution, motors, motor controls, pumps, PLCs, VFDs, instrumentation, automated equipment, and electrical circuits ranging from 24V through 4,160V.

The electrician will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot industrial motor-control and automated systems, calibrate instrumentation, interpret electrical drawings and schematics, and repair or replace defective components. This position requires extensive industrial electrical experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work safely in a demanding heavy-industrial environment.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 5 years of field industrial electrical experience in mining or heavy industry
Graduate of an accredited electrical program such as JATC or equivalent electrical curriculum, or Associate degree in Industrial Electronics or related field
Experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial electrical equipment
Experience working with electrical circuits from 24V through 4,160V
Industrial motor wiring and troubleshooting experience
Strong industrial motor-control systems experience
Experience troubleshooting motors, panels, pumps, control equipment, and automated equipment
Experience installing and troubleshooting conduit and electrical fixtures
Experience with 480V motor power and control systems
Experience with medium-voltage electrical systems
PLC troubleshooting experience
VFD troubleshooting experience
Ability to perform preventive maintenance on industrial electrical equipment
Ability to perform electrical ground checks
Ability to read and interpret circuit diagrams, blueprints, and electrical schematics
Ability to troubleshoot and repair electronic control systems
Experience with microprocessors, sensors, and final control elements used in automated processes
Ability to calibrate and repair instrumentation and associated equipment
Experience working with level, pressure, temperature, flow, or analytical instrumentation
Ability to diagnose electrical problems and repair, adjust, or replace defective components
Ability to generate work requests, work orders, and related maintenance documentation
Ability to maintain current NFPA 70E training and compliance
Strong electrical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a maintenance team
Ability to work independently and take a leadership role on assigned projects
Strong commitment to electrical and workplace safety
Willingness to stop work when unsafe conditions are identified
Ability to work outdoors in varying environmental and weather conditions
Ability to perform approximately 80% of job duties outdoors
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
Ability to walk on slopes and uneven terrain daily

Nice-to-Have Skills:

Mining electrical systems experience
4,160V motor power and control experience
Process plant electrical experience
Process plant instrumentation experience
Allen-Bradley PLC experience
Allen-Bradley PowerFlex VFD experience
Studio 5000 experience
RSLogix 500 experience
RSLogix 5 experience
FactoryTalk View experience
Architecture Builder experience
Historian software experience
Industrial instrumentation experience
Automated process-control experience
Electrical calibration experience
SAP experience
Industrial computer systems experience
Mining industry maintenance experience
Heavy industrial power-distribution experience

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Industrial HVAC Technician

Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 9153640
Date Posted: 9/14/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Lovelock, NV
Category: Metals
Salary: $42 - $50

Description

The Industrial HVAC Technician is responsible for installing, testing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing HVAC and air-quality systems at a large-scale mining operation. This hands-on industrial maintenance position performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance while ensuring work complies with NEC, NFPA, MSHA, environmental, and site safety requirements.

The technician will troubleshoot HVAC electrical and control systems, interpret electrical schematics and process-control documentation, participate in maintenance planning and scheduling, maintain system records, and provide additional support to the Electrical Department. The position requires the ability to work safely in an industrial environment that may include elevated work areas, confined spaces, and harsh weather conditions.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

High School Diploma or GED
HVAC degree, certification, or equivalent HVAC experience
EPA 608 Universal Certification or ability to obtain
Hands-on HVAC installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair experience
Experience operating and maintaining HVAC and air-quality equipment
Experience performing corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance
Strong HVAC electrical and controls troubleshooting skills
Hands-on experience with auxiliary equipment, power systems, and control systems
Ability to methodically troubleshoot HVAC and air-handling electrical and control systems
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
Ability to read circuit diagrams and wiring diagrams
Ability to read process flow diagrams (PFDs)
Ability to read piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
Ability to interpret vendor technical information, procedures, and applicable codes
Knowledge of electrical codes, including NEC and NFPA requirements
Ability to work in accordance with established environmental and operational procedures
Ability to follow and enforce site safety procedures
Ability to participate in maintenance planning and scheduling activities
Ability to create and maintain HVAC maintenance reports and records
Ability to support electrical maintenance activities as required
Ability to operate computers using a Windows operating system
Ability to communicate effectively in English for safe and efficient job performance
Valid driver's license
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
Ability to work shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required
Ability to climb ladders and work on elevated platforms and walkways
Ability to work in confined spaces
Ability to work in harsh weather conditions
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and perform bending, stooping, and kneeling as required

Nice-to-Have Skills:

Industrial HVAC experience
Mining industry HVAC experience
Experience maintaining HVAC and air-quality equipment in a mining environment
EPA 608 Universal Certification already obtained
Industrial electrical maintenance experience
HVAC controls experience
Air-handling system experience
Power and control systems experience
Industrial auxiliary equipment experience
Experience supporting an Electrical Department
MSHA-regulated work environment experience
NEC and NFPA compliance experience
Predictive maintenance experience
Industrial preventive maintenance experience
Maintenance planning and scheduling experience
Experience implementing maintenance or equipment projects
Microsoft Office experience
Experience maintaining computerized equipment or maintenance records

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ALPM Mechanic

Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 491245
Date Posted: 9/14/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Lovelock, NV
Category: Metals
Salary: $42 - $46

Description

The ALPM Mechanic is responsible for performing scheduled preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on heavy mobile equipment at a large-scale mining operation. This hands-on maintenance role supports equipment including loaders, haul trucks, cranes, motor graders, bulldozers, and other hydraulic and mechanical equipment.

The mechanic will perform preventive maintenance services, inspect equipment for damage and excessive wear, complete basic troubleshooting, create work orders and job requests, and conduct daily workplace and equipment safety inspections. This position is primarily performed outdoors and requires a strong commitment to safe work practices in an industrial mining environment.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent
Hands-on mechanical aptitude and equipment maintenance skills
Experience performing scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) services
Knowledge of lubricants used in mobile or heavy equipment maintenance
Ability to perform preventive maintenance inspections on mobile equipment
Ability to inspect mechanical components for damage and excessive wear
Basic knowledge of hydraulic and mechanical systems
Ability to perform basic troubleshooting on hydraulic and mechanical equipment
Ability to create work orders and job requests as needed
Ability to perform daily workplace and equipment safety inspections
Strong commitment to safety policies, procedures, and best practices
Willingness and authority to stop work when unsafe conditions are identified
Ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment
Basic computer skills
Ability to work independently and be self-directed
Ability to take a leadership role on assigned projects when required
Ability and willingness to rotate work assignments for continued training and development
Ability to work outdoors in varying environmental and weather conditions
Ability to perform approximately 80% of job duties outdoors
Ability to lift up to 65 pounds occasionally
Ability to walk on slopes and uneven terrain daily

Nice-to-Have Skills:

Vocational or technical college degree
1–3 years of equipment maintenance experience
Heavy equipment maintenance experience
Mining equipment maintenance experience
Mobile equipment preventive maintenance experience
Loader maintenance experience
Haul truck maintenance experience
Crane maintenance experience
Motor grader maintenance experience
Bulldozer maintenance experience
Hydraulic troubleshooting experience
Heavy mechanical troubleshooting experience
Diesel or heavy-equipment mechanic experience
Experience inspecting heavy equipment for component wear and damage
Lubrication and fluid-service experience
Work-order or computerized maintenance system experience
Mining industry experience
Experience working in an MSHA-regulated or similar safety-focused industrial environment

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Industrial Electrician

Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 4587136
Date Posted: 8/31/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Sinton, TX
Category: Metals
Salary: $100,000 - $115,000

Description

Seeking a Industrial Electrician to perform electrical preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair within the Cold Mill Rolling operation.

This position is designed to develop into a Shift Electrician role. The ideal candidate is a strong troubleshooter who can work effectively with Operations and Mechanical teams to diagnose problems and minimize downtime.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically trained military veteran looking to build a long-term career in industrial maintenance.

What You'll Be Doing

Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical equipment
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance
Diagnose electrical and control-system issues using meters and diagnostic tools
Work with PLCs, VFDs, motors, and electrical controls
Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic control systems
Partner with Operations and Mechanical teams to resolve equipment issues
Support equipment reliability and continuous improvement
Follow all safety procedures and maintain a strong safety record

What We're Looking For

(Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education):

4+ years of electrical/technical maintenance experience or equivalent military technical experience
Strong electrical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Experience with PLCs and VFDs
Knowledge of electrical principles, electronics, motors, and controls
Comfortable using electrical meters and hand/power tools
Strong mechanical aptitude
Good communication and teamwork skills

Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Strong backgrounds may include:

Navy Nuclear Electricians (EM/EMN)
Navy Electronics Technicians (ET/ETN)
Other military electricians, electronics technicians, or power-generation backgrounds
Military personnel with experience troubleshooting complex electrical/mechanical systems

The key is hands-on troubleshooting experience — not simply installation.

Interview Focus

Be prepared to discuss:

A difficult electrical problem you've diagnosed and repaired
How you troubleshoot when you don't immediately know the answer
PLC/VFD experience
Use of electrical meters and diagnostic equipment
Working safely around industrial electrical equipment
How you've worked with other teams to solve problems

Why Consider this oppurtunity?

$110K+ calculated first-year compensation
$120K–$130K+ potential on rotating shift
$5,000 relocation reimbursement
Strong overtime earning potential
Excellent opportunity for military veterans transitioning into industrial maintenance
Long-term career growth and advancement
Non-union, pay-for-performance environment
Profit sharing and stock opportunities

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Maintenance Technician

Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 1264580
Date Posted: 3/3/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: New Haven, IN
Category: Metals
Salary: $105,000 - $108,000

Description

In this role you will be responsible for electrical and mechanical maintenance in the Melting Department.

Specific responsibilities include:

Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance and troubleshooting, project work, and installation of new equipment, organize downturn activities, maintain maintenance records, preventive maintenance and update documentation.
You will work as part of a team to ensure that all preventative and corrective maintenance is performed in a timely manner.
Welding and fabrication as needed.
Monitor and ensure safe work practices.
Occasionally work with chemicals that require full face respirator or SCBA

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

Looking for strong multiskilled mechanical technician candidates (with at least some welding experience) with 4+ years of industrial maintenance and troubleshooting experience.
Candidates with at least some electrical knowledge/experience are preferred.
Candidates with some exposure to PLC is a plus.
Looking for candidates that are looking for a great opportunity to grow within a company and make a career with one company.
They are looking for candidates that are willing to work hard and efficiently, so as to make the company more profitable, and as a result make themselves more money in profit sharing.
They want candidates that can work in a fast-paced environment and have good troubleshooting skills; and candidates must be teachable and willing to learn.
Candidates will take a maintenance test that will help determine their weak areas, thus helping determine training deficiencies that would have to be overcome upon hiring. Topics: Hydraulics/Pneumatics, Motors, Circuits, Voltage readings on fuses, Symbols, Logic, and switches.
Must be a team player and a good communicator.
Ability to pass FIT test for full face respirator and SCBA (no beards)

Positive attributes for this job will include the following:

Safety - Demonstrate concern for the safety of self and others and is knowledgeable of and consistently follows all accepted safety practices. Has ability to communicate the importance of a safe work environment and the maintenance of plant equipment in relation to safety.
Communication – Effectively expresses ideas and/or tasks. Clearly express ideas in writing and in good grammatical form. Has ability to convey technical information in a way that can be understood by all team members.
Teamwork - Communicate and work effectively with others to accomplish tasks and achieve goals of the team. Ability to distinguish and align personal needs with needs of the group. Maintains focus on obtaining goals of the division.
Judgment/Decision Making - Is able to take action in solving problems while exhibiting good judgment and responsibility with a timely systematic approach to decision making. All actions and decisions are in the best interest of company.
Initiative – Demonstrated self-starter, always looking for work that needs to be done and ways to improve. Is energetic and motivating to others
Leadership – Utilizes appropriate interpersonal skills and methods to influence the actions and opinions of others in a desired, positive direction. Exhibits good judgment in leading others to accomplish the team goals and objectives
Persistence – Must be able to maintain a positive attitude when faced with adversity and to persist in the completion of tasks despite the level of difficulty or frustration involved.
Innovativeness - Generates new ideas and routinely goes beyond the status quo; recognizes the need for new or modified approaches; brings perspectives and approaches together, combining them in creative ways.

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