Plant Operations Technician

AK Steel Corporation; Minnesota; On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. invites applicants for Plant Operations Technicians at the Northshore Mining Company facility in Silver Bay, MN. The role focuses on operating and maintaining equipment used to produce taconite pellets in a self-directed team setting.

Applicants should have relevant post-secondary education or equivalent experience, with strong mechanical skills and a commitment to safety. The position requires rotating shifts and offers a comprehensive compensation package and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a 2-year post-secondary degree or 4-year post-secondary degree, OR 4-year apprenticeship in related work, OR 4-years full-time military history with directly related work experience.
• 2-year post-secondary degrees in mining industrial technology, electrical, industrial, mechanical, maintenance, heavy equipment maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain plant equipment for taconite pellet production in a self-directed environment.
• Replace idlers and scrapers; replace oil pumps; perform chute repairs; minor plumbing; cutting and welding.
• Repair cyclones and pan feeders; belt replacement; minor pipefitting; conveyor alignment; general clean up.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Self-directed work

Strong communication

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Team-oriented

Education

2-year post-secondary degree

4-year post-secondary degree or apprenticeship or military experience

2-year mining/industrial tech or related degree preferred

Job description

Location: Silver Bay, MN

Cleveland-Cliffs has immediate openings for Plant Operations Technicians at their Northshore Mining Company facility located at the Silver Bay Plant. The primary function of this position is to operate and maintain all plant equipment associated with the production of taconite pellets in a self-directed work environment.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Replacing idlers and scrapers.
• Replacing oil pumps
• Chute repairs
• Minor plumbing
• Cutting & welding
• Repairing cyclones and pan feeders
• Belt replacement
• Minor pipefitting
• Conveyor alignment
• General clean up.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a 2-year post-secondary degree or 4-year post-secondary degree, OR 4-year apprenticeship in related work, OR 4-years full-time military history with directly related work experience (Part-time military only considered if candidate has at least 2 years of full-time deployment with work experience applicable to position), OR 2 years of directly related full-time work experience. 2-year post-secondarydegrees in mining industrial technology, electrical, industrial, mechanical, maintenance, heavy equipment maintenance is preferred.
• Must be able to recognize upset conditions, determine cause, and then take corrective action.
• Must be flexible with work assignments; will assist other departments as needed and required.
• Must have an exceptional work ethic, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to work in a self-directed team environment.
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work experience in an industrial environment is preferred.
• Excellent safety record and genuine concern for safety in the workplace.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Good troubleshooting skills.
• Proven mechanical aptitude.

Please note that all applicants must meet the physical requirements of the position by the close of the posting period.

The pay range for this role is $30.72/hour to $45.31/hour.

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.

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.