Maintenance Technician Mechanical Trainee - Cleveland Cliffs

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel has an immediate opportunity for a Maintenance Technician Mechanical (MTM) - Millwright at our Riverdale facility. MTM – Millwrights perform all mechanical functions necessary to maintain operating and service equipment using standard and specialized tools and equipment.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Uses standard and specialized tools and equipment
• Makes mechanical repairs as required in connection with their mechanical service
• Operates equipment in conjunction with repairs
• Provides assistance in operating functions as necessary to keep equipment running
• May work alone, with minimal supervision and works with other Maintenance Technicians
• Coordinates and works in conjunction with Operating Technicians and / or Service Technicians in the performance of mechanical maintenance tasks

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates will be required to pass a written and practical exam
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent from an accredited school 
• Two-year degree program or an apprenticeship in the millwright or maintenance mechanical field
• Two years of experience as a standard millwright or maintenance mechanic working in heavy industry
• Five or more years of work experience as a millwright may be considered in lieu of education
• Must be at least 18 years of age, be willing to work at heights, work in extreme heat and cold
• Must be willing to work a rotating shift that shall include weekends and holidays as well as, climb and or walk on uneven surfaces

Preferred Qualifications

• Mining or Heavy Construction experience is preferred
• Excellent communication skills, be highly motivated and be willing to work in a self-directed team environment with minimal supervision and direction
• Excellent work attendance record, be willing to report to work as scheduled, flexibility to work overtime as needed or directed
• Willingness to work in a variety of different indoor and outdoor environments including very hot, cold, and/or noisy surroundings and at heights and catwalks including see-through metal gratings. Work environments include exposure to different types of industrial working conditions 

Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.  

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 top 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, becauseof a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to careers@clevelandcliffs.com 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.