Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Cleveland-Cliffs•Ishpeming, MI

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland-Cliffs has immediate openings for Heavy Equipment Mechanics at its Tilden Mine operation in Ishpeming, Michigan. The role is responsible for repairing and maintaining production equipment, including trucks, loaders, and graders. Mechanics troubleshoot equipment issues and service mechanical and electrical systems on mining mobile equipment, including diesel engines, hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, computer, and power transmission systems. The work may involve working at heights or in confined spaces and in hot, cold, dirty, greasy, wet, and/or noisy environments. Mechanics may work independently with minimal supervision or alongside other maintenance technicians. The position requires rotating shifts, 12-hour shifts, and willingness to work overtime, nights, afternoons, weekends, and holidays. Cleveland-Cliffs describes its total compensation package as including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, a retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more. The company is an equal opportunity employer, provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, and conducts pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

Requirements

Two-year Auto/Diesel or similar degree, or certified Journeyman.
Ability to read blueprints, manufacturer manuals, and other instructional items.
Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to work rotating shifts, overtime, nights, afternoons, weekends, and holidays.
Willingness to work 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot equipment issues.
Repair and maintain a broad range of mechanical and electrical systems on mining mobile equipment, including diesel engines, hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, computer, and power transmission systems.
Participate in safety hazard recognition.
Maintain superior housekeeping.
Work alone with minimal supervision or alongside other maintenance technicians as needed.
Work at heights and/or in confined spaces when required.