Maintenance Mechanical Technician

Cleveland-Cliffs; Rockport (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Rockport Works in Rockport, IN is seeking a Maintenance Mechanical Technician to install, maintain, and repair industrial machinery in a continuous operation environment.

Responsibilities include repairing equipment, assessing conditions, using CMMS for service requests, dismantling and installing parts, and collaborating with engineers and operators while prioritizing safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of related experience or training.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow operating instructions and procedures.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform repairs on a wide variety of equipment, piping, pumps, process fans, motors, hydraulic systems, compressors, ventilation fans, air receivers, conveyor installations, chutes, etc. in both inside and outdoor applications in a continuous operating environment
• Assess the equipment operating condition and carry out appropriate repairs
• Utilize knowledge and training to detect mechanical equipment malfunction
• Inform and discuss machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose mechanical problems or repair machines
• Utilize a CMMS system to prepare requests for maintenance services (RMS) providing detailed information to expedite repairs
• Utilize equipment drawings or standards to inspect parts to ensure they conform to purchase orders
• Dismantle defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts
• Attend outage, safety and staff meetings
• Operate mobile equipment
• Work closely with Hourly Production Technicians, Mechanical & Electrical Engineers, Maintenance Electrical Techs, and Maintenance Planners
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and effectively manage multiple/changing priorities
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Reading comprehension

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college

Technical certification/2-year technical school

Job description

Location: Rockport, IN

Cleveland-Cliffs, Rockport Works has immediate opportunities for Maintenance Mechanical Technicians. The Maintenance Mechanical Technician is responsible for providing safe and timely installations, routine and preventative maintenance, and repair to industrial machinery, and/or other plant equipment.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Safely perform repairs on a wide variety of equipment, piping, pumps, process fans, motors, hydraulic systems, compressors, ventilation fans, air receivers, conveyor installations, chutes, etc. in both inside and outdoor applications in a continuous operating environment
• Assess the equipment operating condition and carry out appropriate repairs
• Utilize knowledge and training to detect mechanical equipment malfunction
• Inform and discuss machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose mechanical problems or repair machines
• Utilize a CMMS system to prepare requests for maintenance services (RMS) providing detailed information to expedite repairs
• Utilize equipment drawings or standards to inspect parts to ensure they conform to purchase orders
• Dismantle defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts
• Attend outage, safety and staff meetings
• Operate mobile equipment
• Work closely with Hourly Production Technicians, Mechanical & Electrical Engineers, Maintenance Electrical Techs, and Maintenance Planners
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and effectively manage multiple/changing priorities
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree or 2-year technical school degree/certification, or
• 3-5 years related experience/training

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, educationassistance, paid time off, and more.

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.