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Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

28 days ago by Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.
  • Salary negotiable
  • Ishpeming, MI, US
  • Full-time
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AI summary

Heavy Equipment Mechanic roles at Cleveland-Cliffs’ Tilden Mine in Ishpeming, MI, focused on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mining mobile equipment (trucks, loaders, graders). You’ll work across mechanical and electrical systems including diesel engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, and power transmission in a demanding site environment. Standout perk: excellent total compensation package with benefits, retirement, education assistance, and paid time off.

Key skills
Heavy equipment maintenance and repairTroubleshooting equipment issuesDiesel engine repairHydraulic systemsPneumatic systemsPower transmission systemsComputer-controlled equipment systemsReading blueprints and manufacturer manualsSafety hazard recognitionHousekeeping/5S in maintenance areas
Salary not listed — comparable heavy equipment mechanic roles in Michigan mining/industrial sites typically pay about $28–$40/hour (roughly $60k–$90k/year), depending on shift/overtime and experience.
You'll thrive here if you’re a qualified auto/diesel mechanic or journeyman who can troubleshoot independently in a fast-paced mine environment and you’re flexible to work rotating 12-hour shifts and overtime.
Why apply
  • Competitive pay with variable compensation
  • Health insurance and retirement plan
  • Education assistance and paid time off
Job Description

Location

Ishpeming, MI

Cleveland-Cliffs has immediate openings for Heavy Equipment Mechanics at our Tilden Mine operation located in Ishpeming, Michigan. Heavy Equipment Mechanics are responsible for repairing and maintaining equipment such as trucks, loaders, graders, and other production equipment.

Summary of Responsibilities:

  • Troubleshoot equipment issues
  • Repair and maintain a broad range of mechanical and electrical systems on mining mobile equipment including, but not limited to, diesel engines, hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, computer, and power transmission systems
  • Participate in safety hazard recognition
  • Maintain superior housekeeping
  • May be required to work at heights and/or in confined spaces
  • Be able to work alone with minimal supervision or with other maintenance technicians
  • Work in hot, cold, dirty, greasy, wet, and/or noisy environment

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Two-year Auto/Diesel or similar degree or certified Journeyman
  • Ability to read blueprints, manufacturer manuals, and other instructional items
  • Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment
  • Must be willing to work rotating shifts, overtime, nights, afternoons, weekends, and holidays
  • Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts

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. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 1(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.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.

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Reference: 25765_536364075·Original posting
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