Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic - Burns Harbor

Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic 

SMS Mill Services, LLC ("SMS") is a leader in the steel mill services industry.SMS provides a comprehensive range of services for steel mill customers. We partner with our customers to design custom, cost-effective solutions that focus on adding value and achieving operational and environmental goals. Our range of services includes, but is not limited to, scrap yard management, finished and semi-finished product services, melt shop services, logistics and transportation support, and slag processing.

SMS is seeking a highly skilled and safety-focused Field Service Technician to join our team at the Cleveland-Cliffs Burns Harbor facility in Burns Harbor, Indiana. This hands-on position is responsible for performing maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs on diesel, hydraulic, and electrically powered heavy mobile equipment in the field. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring equipment reliability, maximizing uptime, and supporting safe and efficient operations within a major steel manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage diesel, hydraulic and electric mobile equipment.
• Perform thorough maintenance on machinery, equipment, and systems IN THE FIELD. 
• Clean and apply lubricants to machinery components.
• Replenish fluids and components of engines and machinery.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and lighting systems.
• Perform quality control spot checks on repairs
• Review repair orders for completeness and accuracy.
• Test equipment and systems for performance.

• (5+) years of mobile maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong diagnostic and repair skills with diesel and hydraulic heavy mobile equipment.
• Ability to read and understand equipment service manuals - required.
• Commitment to working safely and to standards required.
• Strong computer skills preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, team orientated, work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment breakdowns.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to organize and multi-task.

• Teamsters Local 142 Union Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, etc. offered after 90 days of employment.
• Pension Plan
• Paid holidays, paid vacation
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry.

Schedule: will be seniority based
Salary: $26.78 - $31.58 per hour


SMS Mill Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. SMS Mill Services, LLC makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.