Mine Heavy Equipment Mechanic: 12‑Hour Shifts & Benefits

Tilden Mining Company; Ishpeming Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is hiring Heavy Equipment Mechanics for our Tilden Mine operation in Ishpeming, Michigan. The role focuses on repairing and maintaining mining mobile equipment, including diesel engines, hydraulics, and power transmission systems, while adhering to safety standards.

Ideal candidates will have a two-year Auto/Diesel or equivalent degree or Journeyman certification and the ability to read blueprints and manuals. Shifts are 12-hour, with overtime and rotating schedules.

Qualifications

• Two-year Auto/Diesel or similar degree or certified Journeyman.
• Ability to read blueprints, manufacturer manuals, and other instructional items.
• Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts and rotating schedules including overtime, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Repair and maintain mining mobile equipment including diesel engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, 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.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Fast-paced work

Education

Auto/Diesel or equivalent degree or Journeyman

Job description

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

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.

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