On-Site Heavy Equipment Field Technician – Steel Mill

SMS; Burns Harbor (IN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits after 90 days

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

SMS Mill Services, LLC in Burns Harbor, IN is seeking a highly skilled and safety-focused Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician for our single-site operations within a major steel mill (Cleveland Cliffs). You will maintain diesel, hydraulic and electric mobile equipment on-site and in the field to keep production running smoothly.

The role requires strong diagnostic and repair skills, the ability to read service manuals, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mobile maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong diagnostic and repair skills with diesel and hydraulic heavy mobile equipment.
• Ability to read and understand equipment service manuals - required.
• Commitment to working safely and to standards required.
• Strong computer skills preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, team orientated, work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment breakdowns.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to organize and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Manage diesel, hydraulic and electric mobile equipment.
• Perform thorough maintenance on machinery, equipment, and systems IN THE FIELD.
• Clean and apply lubricants to machinery components.
• Replenish fluids and components of engines and machinery.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and lighting systems.
• Perform quality control spot checks on repairs.
• Review repair orders for completeness and accuracy.
• Test equipment and systems for performance.

Skills

Mobile maintenance

Diagnostics & repair

Read service manuals

Safety compliance

Computer skills

Self-directed

Team oriented

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Written & verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Job description

SMS Mill Services, LLC in Burns Harbor, IN is seeking a highly skilled and safety-focused Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician for our single-site operations within a major steel mill (Cleveland Cliffs). You will maintain diesel, hydraulic and electric mobile equipment on-site and in the field to keep production running smoothly.

The role requires strong diagnostic and repair skills, the ability to read service manuals, and a commitment to safety.