Engineering Technician

Location: Ishpeming, MI

Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opportunity for an Engineering Technician supporting Mining Technology in Ishpeming, MI. The Engineering Technician is responsible for providing necessary laboratory and field work required to support the technical focus areas of Mining Technology.  The work includes knowledge and exposure to all or part of the following technical areas: mineral processing, chemistry, geology, chemical engineering, metallurgy, and pyrometallurgy.    

Summary of Responsibilities: 

• Provide assistance to department technical/engineering staff required to support department goals.

• Perform sampling of process streams in an industrial plant environment, laboratory and field processing of samples, sample preparation, and sample testing.

• Perform mineral processing laboratory tests including flotation, magnetic separation, and comminution.

• Perform pyro-metallurgy testing of iron ore pellets in high temperature reduction furnaces.

• Safely handle compressed gas cylinders including hydrogen and carbon monoxide.

• Operate analytical equipment including X-Ray fusion and X-ray diffraction machines.

• Inspect inventories and reorder materials and technical components.

• Perform calibrations of measurement equipment.

• Prepare records, calculate and document sample data, test results and field data.

• Prepare chemicals and reagents for laboratory analysis.  Perform proper chemical handling and disposal procedures.  Be able to read, comprehend, and comply with protocol defined in Chemical Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 Year Technical Degree (Engineering, Computer Science, etc.) or High School Diploma/GED with 5 or more years of experiences in a similar line of work.

• Dedication and commitment to workplace safety, including wearing required personal protective equipment.

• Solid computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, etc.), ability to complete data entry in other software programs.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Willingness to learn new tasks and develop new skill sets.

• Ability to pay close attention to detail.

• Willingness to get dirty.

• Ability to climb stairs or ladders, repetitively lift and carry up to 50lb loads over uneven and wet surfaces, and work effectively in hot and cold work environments.

• Must be willing to work occasional weekend or off-shift work.

• Must be willing to occasionally travel to various corporate-wide business units, some of which may be out of state.

• Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years in a laboratory or industrial setting in a similar role.

• Familiarity with operating control systems; PLC’s and/or DCS systems

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.