Heavy Equipment Mechanic

United Taconite LLC

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Tilden Mine Until 9/21/2026 2+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
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 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.

About this role

Summary

Repair and maintain mining equipment including engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and safety procedures.

Job title

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Experience level

certified journeyman or two-year degree

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

steel

Location requirements

on-site at Tilden Mine in Ishpeming, MI, with option for remote work

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

auto/diesel degreeblueprint readingmanuals readingsafety hazard recognition

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

diesel engineshydraulic systemselectrical systemsmechanical systems
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site

Unknown location

Remote