“This investment is about building capability, creating opportunity, and strengthening American manufacturing. The new Quench and Temper Line will allow us to produce more of the high-performance tubular products our customers need while creating good-paying jobs here in Fairfield,” said David Burritt, U. S. Steel president and chief executive officer. 

The company said the Q&T line will strengthen its position in the oil country tubular goods market, expand its ability to produce heat-treated tubular products in-house, improve product capabilities and support demand from domestic energy producers. 

“We're investing in technology, capabilities and people that will make U. S. Steel stronger, more competitive and better able to serve our customers for years to come,” said Scott Dorne, senior vice president of U. S. Steel Tubular Solutions. 

The project is expected to create about 250 permanent jobs, with about 600 construction jobs at its peak. Construction of the Q&T line has officially begun and is expected for completion in 2029, the company said.