Mechanic Briquette - DRI

Are you an experienced mechanic looking to bring your expertise to the next level?

Mechanics are critical to our daily production at Stegra. Your experience, precision, and ability to keep systems running efficiently play a key role in ensuring we meet our performance goals and continue to improve. With your expertise, we strengthen the reliability and quality that set our plant apart in the industry.

A bit about the role

At Stegra, we’re not just building a plant, we’re proving that sustainable industry is possible. And to do that, we need people like you.

As a Briquetting Mechanic in our DRI-plant, you will be responsible for performing both preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical systems and equipment essential to the production process. Your duties will include troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. In this role, you will focus on maintaining Briquetting Machines and associated downstream equipment, playing a critical part in ensuring their reliable performance within MIDREX-based direct reduction plants.

What you’ll do:

• Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance on briquetting machinery and downstream systems, ensuring minimal downtime and consulting with management for complex troubleshooting.


• Install, maintain, and repair mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to ensure smooth and consistent production operations.


• Regularly inspect mechanical components for signs of wear, vibration, or inadequate lubrication, and take corrective actions to maintain efficiency and prevent failures.


• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electromechanical equipment, including HBI briquetting machines, burden feeders, conveyors, pumps, and gearboxes.


• Conduct overhauls and grinding of machine segments for briquetting machines as needed.


• Use condition monitoring tools such as vibration, temperature, and tribology analysis equipment for proactive maintenance.


• Ensure full compliance with Lock Out, Tag Out (LOTO) procedures during all maintenance work to ensure a safe working environment.

What you’ll bring:

• 3+ years of relevant hands-on experience in heavy industries such as steel or gas, with specific experience in HBI briquetting machine operation and maintenance.


• Proven ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and overhaul mechanical systems in DRI plants, including briquetting machines and associated hydraulic and pneumatic systems.


• Documented mechanical experience and qualifications in workplace safety, such as OSHA.


• High school diploma or equivalent education in a relevant field with a strong foundation in maintenance principles.


• Relevant technical certifications required for the role; Welding certificates is an advantage.


• Oral and written proficiency in English is required; Swedish is considered an advantage.

What you’ll get:

If you're passionate about making a real difference and contributing to a more sustainable future, Stegra offers a unique opportunity to be part of a driven and ambitious team. Here, you can help shape the future of steel production while growing your own career in a company that values inclusion, collaboration, and personal development. We believe our success starts with our people – and together, we’re building a greener tomorrow.

• A permanent position in one of Sweden’s most exciting industrial projects.


• Competitive salary and benefits package in line with Union-negotiated agreements.


• 25 days of annual leave, in accordance with Swedish labor standards.


• Full relocation support, including housing assistance, travel arrangements, and relocation compensation.


• Visa sponsorship where applicable.


• Modern, purpose-built facilities in Boden with a focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation.


• A supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone is encouraged to grow and thrive.

Working in Boden

Our Boden site is right in the heart of a growing green industrial hub in Northern Sweden. It’s where we’re building one of the world’s most modern, sustainable steel plants. With just a 10-minute commute from town, you'll be close to both cutting-edge technology and the everyday convenience of community life.

Your application

Studies show that women and underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. At Stegra, we’re building an impact-driven, sustainable company - and we need a diverse, inclusive team to make it happen.

If you share our passion but don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the perfect fit for this role, or another as we grow.

About Stegra

Stegra is on a mission to change the global steel industry by producing green hydrogen, iron, and steel - with the goal of eliminating CO₂ emissions. Instead of coal, we use green hydrogen and fossil-free electricity, meaning our primary emissions will be water and heat.

By 2030, our ambition is to produce 5 million tonnes of green steel annually in our fully integrated, digitized, and sustainable plant in Boden, Northern Sweden - currently under construction. But this is just the beginning. Our expertise in green hydrogen will enable us to decarbonize industries beyond steel, paving the way for a cleaner future.

If you encounter any challenges when you are sending your application, please contact us on BlueCollarHiring@stegra.com and we will be happy to help.