Maintenance Planner and Shift Manager

Job ID: R12337
Job Title: Maintenance Planner and Shift Manager
City,State: Rockport, IN, US
Job Family: Steel Operations
Posted On: March 24, 2026

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Job Description

Location: Rockport, IN

Cleveland-Cliffs Rockport Works is seeking a Maintenance Planner and Shift Manager to provide frontline leadership to skilled trades employees in our Finishing Department. This role supports safe, efficient, and reliable operation of critical plant systems within the Cold Mill section, with a significant portion of the focus dedicated to the maintenance, reliability, and troubleshooting of the welder.

Summary of Responsibilities:

  • Lead and direct hourly maintenance personnel during daily operations and downturns.
  • Provide primary maintenance support for the welder in the Cold Mill, including planning, troubleshooting, coordinating PM tasks, and ensuring equipment reliability.
  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance using CMMS tools; maintain accurate TS16949 documentation.
  • Evaluate and prioritize maintenance requests and coordinate with engineering, operations, and vendors.
  • Prepare outage-related reports and assist with resource and cost planning.
  • Enter requisitions for parts, supplies, and contracted services; manage maintenance backlog.
  • Direct troubleshooting and repairs on production equipment, facilities, and utilities.
  • Support safety, quality, and maintenance procedure implementation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Commitment to enforcing safety protocols and ensuring compliance with environmental and quality standards
  • Strong organization skills
  • Proficient computer skills, including database entry, Microsoft Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint
  • Proven electrical or mechanical knowledge and basic related work experience
  • Strong negotiation, interpersonal and communications skills 
  • Flexibility to work extended hours, nights, and weekends when necessary
  • Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United Stated on a full-time basis

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or related Technical field or combination of education / experience
  • Journeyman rating or licensure in function overseen

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.

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