Plant Operations Technician (Rotating Shift)

Toledo DR Plant; Ironville (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is seeking an Operator for our Toledo, OH HBI location. The role involves monitoring, maintaining, and operating multiple site systems on a rotating shift, including furnaces, briquetters, and water treatment.

You will interface with control room, maintenance, engineering, and contractors to ensure uninterrupted operations. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 3–5 years in an industrial setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of related experience in an industrial environment.
• Ability to multitask and work in varying conditions.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand equipment manuals.
• Basic computer literacy including MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and operate equipment across the site.
• Ensure safety standards and keep work areas in good condition.
• Troubleshoot equipment and report to control room and supervision.
• Operate conveyors, pumps, scrubbers, cranes, and other systems.
• Collect samples for laboratory analysis and document findings.
• Perform safe isolation for maintenance activities.

Skills

Team player

Effective communication

Multitasking

Safety consciousness

Read equipment manuals

Computer basics (MS Office)

Adaptability

Work under pressure

Education

High School diploma or GED

2-year vocational/technical degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is seeking an Operator for our Toledo, OH HBI location. The role involves monitoring, maintaining, and operating multiple site systems on a rotating shift, including furnaces, briquetters, and water treatment.

You will interface with control room, maintenance, engineering, and contractors to ensure uninterrupted operations. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 3–5 years in an industrial setting.