Scrap Metal Heavy Equipment Operator – Detroit

Cleveland-Cliffs; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT) is a Cleveland-Cliffs subsidiary. We are seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator at our Detroit, MI site to process scrap metals using various tools and equipment, while maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities include operating heavy equipment from Cat, Sennebogen, and Liebherr, loading/unloading materials, sorting metals, and assisting mechanics. Candidates should be able to read, write, perform basic math, and work outdoors in challenging conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Ability to work independently and with good communication.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment including wheeled crawler and pedestal crawlers from manufacturers such as Caterpillar, Sennebogen and Liebherr.
• Load and unload materials using equipment like magnet and grapple.
• Sort recycled materials to separate high-grade metals and remove non-conforming metals.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and assist mechanics as needed.
• Interact with customers or drivers to direct or assist them.

Skills

Independent work

Communication

Record keeping

Math literacy

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Caterpillar equipment

Job description

Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT) is a Cleveland-Cliffs subsidiary. We are seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator at our Detroit, MI site to process scrap metals using various tools and equipment, while maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities include operating heavy equipment from Cat, Sennebogen, and Liebherr, loading/unloading materials, sorting metals, and assisting mechanics. Candidates should be able to read, write, perform basic math, and work outdoors in challenging conditions.