Plant Operator & Maintainer — Concentrator & Pellet Plant

Mesabi Metallics; Nashwauk (MN); On-site; USD 35,817 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Mesabi Metallics is seeking a Plant Operator/Maintainer to safely operate and monitor equipment across the Crusher, Concentrator, and Pellet Plant. This hybrid role combines plant operations with light maintenance in a continuous 24/7 mining environment.

You will proactively identify and correct minor equipment issues, support startups and shutdowns, and work closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Reliability teams to maximize plant availability and product quality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous mining, mineral processing, manufacturing, or heavy industrial operations experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to read and understand manuals and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor equipment within the Crusher, Concentrator, and Pellet Plant.
• Conduct routine inspections of process equipment and document findings.
• Monitor control systems and respond to alarms or abnormal conditions.
• Perform minor mechanical maintenance (belt tracking, lubrication, replacing wear parts).
• Assist with plant startups, shutdowns, and process adjustments.
• Maintain communication with control room, maintenance, and operations teams.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Power tools

Reading manuals

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Reading equipment manuals

Job description

Mesabi Metallics is seeking a Plant Operator/Maintainer to safely operate and monitor equipment across the Crusher, Concentrator, and Pellet Plant. This hybrid role combines plant operations with light maintenance in a continuous 24/7 mining environment.

You will proactively identify and correct minor equipment issues, support startups and shutdowns, and work closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Reliability teams to maximize plant availability and product quality.