Multicraft Process Technician

Cleveland-Cliffs; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Competitive pay

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Columbus Coatings in Columbus, Ohio, seeks Multi-Craft Process Technicians for our hot dip galvanizing facility. The role emphasizes a strong electrical background, PLCs, motor controls and industrial electrical systems in a 24/7, safety‑driven environment.

Responsibilities include crane operation, maintenance, quality checks and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should be prepared for heavy physical work and overtime.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical background required with troubleshooting, PLCs and motor controls.
• Experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance in a fast-paced plant.
• Ability to work at heights and in physically demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with peers and supervisors.
• Operate overhead cranes and other production equipment.
• Perform quality control checks to ensure product standards.
• Execute mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks.
• Support continuous improvement and safety initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Troubleshooting

PLCs

Motor control

Industrial electrical

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2+ years technical school with certificate

4+ years military experience

Tools

Overhead cranes

Job description

Location: Columbus, OH

Cleveland-Cliffs Columbus Coatings, located in Columbus, Ohio, is actively seeking Multi-Craft Process Technicians to support our Hot Dip Galvanizing facility. This USW-operated plant runs 24/7 and relies on highly skilled technicians to keep operations running safely and efficiently.

We are specifically looking for candidates with a strong electrical background - including experience with troubleshooting, PLCs, motor controls, and industrial electrical systems - who can thrive in a fast-paced, high-production manufacturing environment.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with peers and supervisors.
• Operate overhead cranes and other production equipment.
• Perform quality control checks to ensure product standards.
• Execute mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks.
• Support continuous improvement and safety initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years in manufacturing, OR
• 4+ years of military experience, OR
• 2+ years of technical school with certificate.
• Mechanical and/or electrical aptitude.
• Ability to work at heights and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must be able to work in a physically demanding environment.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and overtime (8-hour shifts).
• Capable of standing on concrete for 8+ hours.
• Pass all pre-employment requirements such as aptitude testing, interview process, urine analysis and hair sample drug screening, background check, and post-offer physical.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical training or certifications in industrial maintenance or electrical systems.
• Experience in steel or heavy manufacturing environments.
• Strong hands-on industrial electrical maintenance

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.