AK Steel

Assistant Operator

Tilden Mine Full time

Cleveland-Cliffs has immediate openings for Assistant Operators at our Tilden Mine operation located in Ishpeming, Michigan. This position provides support for the pelletizing process.

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Observe operations within the pelletizing process.

  • Perform daily inspections on plant equipment.

  • Observe the balling process, adjusting as needed to maintain a stable operation.

  • Check process grate dust valves, ensuring process material is flowing properly.

  • Operate skid steers, front-end loaders, man lifts, overhead cranes as needed.

  • Load pellets into railroad cars from storage bin utilizing manual operated gates.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent required

  • Must be at least 18 years of age

  • Have the ability to read, understand and follow safety information, operating instructions and procedure manuals

  • Excellent safety record and genuine concern for safety in the workplace

  • Excellent attendance record

  • Must be willing to work in a hot and dirty environment.

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

  • Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts

Preferred Qualifications

  • Two years of experience working in an industrial plant setting

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.