Maintenance Electrical Technician

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Variable compensation

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. in Rockport, IN is seeking a Maintenance Electrical Technician to provide safe and timely electrical support, preventive maintenance, installation, service, and repair of electrical equipment throughout the plant.

The role requires performing routine inspections, diagnosing and repairing issues, and coordinating with supervisors and maintenance staff to ensure reliable operation. A strong safety mindset and experience with CMMS are essential.

Qualifications

• Three to five years related experience and/or training.
• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow operating instructions and procedure manuals.
• Effective communication skills – verbal and written.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine electrical inspections and planned maintenance to keep equipment operational.
• Assess equipment operating condition and carry out appropriate repairs.
• Detect electrical equipment malfunction using knowledge and training.
• Discuss machine operation variations with supervisors or maintenance staff to diagnose issues.
• Use CMMS to prepare maintenance service requests with detailed information.
• Inspect parts against purchases orders using electrical drawings or standards.
• Dismantle defective machines and install new or repaired parts.
• Attend outage, safety and staff meetings.
• Operate mobile equipment.
• Work with maintenance mechanical techs, engineers, and maintenance planner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical trouble-shooting

Safety conscious

Team collaboration

Reading blueprints/drawings

CMMS usage

Verbal and written communication

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

Location

Rockport, IN

Maintenance Electrical Technician is responsible for providing safe and timely electrical support, preventative maintenance, installation, service, and repair of electrical equipment, systems, and other components of industrial machinery throughout the plant.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Perform routine electrical inspections and planned maintenance to keep equipment operational.
• Assess the equipment operating condition and carry out appropriate repairs.
• Utilize knowledge and training to detect electrical equipment malfunction.
• Inform and discuss machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose electrical problem or repair machine.
• Utilize a CMMS system to prepare requests for maintenance services (RMS) providing detailed information to expedite repairs.
• Utilize electrical drawings or standards to inspect parts to ensure they conform to purchase orders.
• Dismantle defective machines and electrical equipment and installs new or repaired parts.
• Attend outage, safety and staff meetings.
• Operate mobile equipment.
• Work closely with Maintenance Mechanical Techs, Engineers, and Maintenance Planner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three to five years related experience and/or training
• Equivalent combination of education (Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college) and experience
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality
• Ability to read, understand, and follow operating instructions and procedure manuals
• Effective communication skills – verbal and written
• Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
• An electrical journeyman’s card and/or a minimum of an associate degree in an electrical industrial related field

Benefits

• competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity
• health insurance
• retirement plan
• education assistance
• paid time off

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.

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.

Cleveland-Cliffs is the largest flat‑rolled steel producer in North America. Founded in 1847 as a mine operator, Cliffs is also the largest manufacturer of iron ore pellets 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. As a team of more than 30,000 people, we proudly serve a diverse range of markets and are the largest steel supplier to the automotive industry in North America.

Built on a strong safety and environmental stewardship legacy, we operate responsibly and are committed to a sustainable future. With ongoing initiatives to reduce waste, improve water conservation, and reduce carbon emissions, we promise to become North America’s leader in steelmaking and mining sustainability.

Cleveland-Cliffs offers opportunities for high‑performing individuals in a myriad of technical and professional disciplines. Whether in the field or office, Cleveland-Cliffs fosters an environment that empowers our employees to achieve their highest potential. Employees will be presented with a challenging and rewarding environment. A competitive compensation package, opportunities for advancement, and work‑life balance all lead to a positive, passionate career at Cleveland-Cliffs.