Heavy Equipment Mechanic

AK Steel Corporation; Ishpeming Township (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is hiring Heavy Equipment Mechanics for the Tilden Mine operation in Ishpeming, MI. You will repair and maintain mining mobile equipment, troubleshoot issues, and support safe, efficient operations. The role demands reading blueprints, working 12-hour shifts, and adapting to rotating schedules in a demanding environment.

We offer competitive pay, health and retirement benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a leading North American steel producer.

Qualifications

• Two-year Auto/Diesel or similar degree or certified Journeyman.
• Ability to read blueprints, manufacturer manuals, and other instructional items.
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts, overtime, nights, afternoons, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Repair and maintain mining mobile equipment across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Participate in safety hazard recognition.
• Maintain orderly housekeeping.
• Work at heights and in confined spaces as needed.
• Work alone or with other maintenance technicians.
• Work in hot, cold, dirty, greasy, wet, and noisy environments.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Auto/Diesel degree

Journeyman certification

Shift work

12-hour shifts

Safety awareness

Education

Two-year Auto/Diesel or similar degree or certified Journeyman

Job description

Location: Ishpeming, MI

Cleveland-Cliffs has immediate openings for Heavy Equipment Mechanics at our Tilden Mine operation located in Ishpeming, Michigan. Heavy Equipment Mechanics are responsible for repairing and maintaining equipment such as trucks, loaders, graders, and other production equipment.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot equipment issues

• Repair and maintain a broad range of mechanical and electrical systems on mining mobile equipment including, but not limited to, diesel engines, hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, computer, and power transmission systems

• Participate in safety hazard recognition

• Maintain superior housekeeping

• May be required to work at heights and/or in confined spaces

• Be able to work alone with minimal supervision or with other maintenance technicians

• Work in hot, cold, dirty, greasy, wet, and/or noisy environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Two-year Auto/Diesel or similar degree or certified Journeyman

• Ability to read blueprints, manufacturer manuals, and other instructional items

• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment

• Must be willing to work rotating shifts, overtime, nights, afternoons, weekends, and holidays

• Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 1-[phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.