Maintenance Technician

Cleveland-Cliffs; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ferrous Processing and Trading, a subsidiary of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., is seeking a Maintenance Technician at the Pontiac, MI location. The role involves repair and maintenance of machinery and production equipment, with emphasis on safety, proper PPE, and adherence to site cleanliness.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and 1+ year of machine repair experience; 2-year trade school preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of experience as a machine repair technician.
• 2 year trade school preferred.
• Experience with mobile equipment repair is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to follow oral and written communication.
• Ability to climb ladders or steps to reach objects.
• Must endure physical outdoor work daily.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Pre-employment background, physical, and hair drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance of machinery and production equipment.
• Ensure safety standards and PPE usage; keep site clean.
• Visually inspect and listen to locate malfunctions.
• Change hose assemblies and conveyor belts.
• Replace worn parts of drive or hydraulic systems.
• Locate damaged pipes and install new ones.
• Test operation after repairs.
• Perform yard and plant equipment cleaning and housekeeping.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and maintain all yard equipment and machines.
• Torch cutting and welding.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Attention to detail

Independent work

Communication skills

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma/GED

2 year trade school

Job description

Location: Pontiac, MI

Ferrous Processing and Trading is one of North America’s premier processors, buyers,sellersand recyclers of scrap metals of all kinds and is a key supplier to the metals industry of North America. FPT isawholly-ownedbusiness ofCleveland-Cliffshas an immediate opportunity foraMaintenance TechnicianatthePontiac, MIlocation.TheMaintenance Technicianis responsible forthe repair and maintenance of machinery and production equipment.

Summary ofResponsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to safety standards including use of required personal protective equipment (PPE), remove hazards asidentified, andmaintaincleanliness of the site.

• Visually inspects andlistensto machines and equipment tolocatemalfunctions.

• Changes hose assemblies and conveyor belts

• Removes and replaces worn or defective parts of the drive mechanism or hydraulic system.

• Locates damaged air and hydraulic pipes on machines and install new pipes

• Starts machines and equipment to test operation following repair

• Perform cleaning duties related toyard andplant equipment and general housekeeping

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair &maintainall plant and yardequipment and machines

• Torch cutting and welding

• Other duties as assigned.

MinimumQualifications:

• High School Diploma/GEDand must be at least 18 years of age.

• Minimum of one year of experience as a machine repair technician.

• 2 yeartrade school preferred

• Experience with mobile equipment repair preferred.

• Basic knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently,self motivatedand self-directed.

• Good communicationand interpersonal skills

• Ability tomaintainaccuraterecords

• Ability tofollow oral and written communication

• Ability to climb ladders or steps to reach objects

• Ability to endure physical and outdoor workon a daily basis.

• Ability toliftupto 50lbs.

• Workcooperatively with other employees and the public

• Must be able to work in an environment where routinely exposed to dust, dirt, vibrations, extremeclimateand changes in weather.

• Pre-Employmentbackground, physical,and hair drug screenrequired

Ferrous Processing and Trading is a subsidiary of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., the largest flat-rolled steelcompanyand the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America.Cleveland-Cliffs 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 includingcompetitive pay, health insurance, retirement plan, educationassistance, paid time off,and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

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.