Maintenance 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 Maintenance Mechanics at our Tilden Mine operations located in Ishpeming, Michigan. Maintenance Mechanics are responsible for maintaining and repairing mining machinery and equipment.

Summary of Responsibilities:

  • Perform preventative maintenance such as changing oil, greasing, changing bucket hardware, and replacing components on a scheduled routine basis on the P&H 4100 and 2800 Electric Rope Shovels, and Electric Blast Hole Drills

  • Perform tire protection chain maintenance on large production front-end loaders

  • Perform maintenance on pit dewatering pumps

  • Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions by utilizing service manuals, parts books, hydraulic manuals, and computers

  • Perform basic welding and fabrication tasks

  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 2-year degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field or at least 2 years of directly related full-time work experience is required

  • Must be capable of reading, understanding and following safety information, operating instructions and procedure manuals

  • Must perform work safely and be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment

  • Must be willing to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends and holidays

  • Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts

Preferred Qualifications

  • Understanding of failure and wear analysis

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

Maintain and repair mining machinery and equipment, perform diagnostics, welding, and preventative maintenance.

Job title

Maintenance Mechanic

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

steel

Location requirements

Ishpeming, MI; work on-site, rotating shifts, no remote work

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

reading manualstroubleshootingweldingfabrication

Preferred skills

failure analysis

Specializations

machinery repairpreventative maintenanceweldingfabricationtroubleshooting
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Ishpeming, MI 49849, USA

On-site City