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PLANT REPAIRPERSON APPRENTICE - R9751

Ishpeming, MI

Cleveland-Cliffs is the largest flat-rolled steel producer in North America. Founded in 1847 as a mine operator, Cliffs also is the largest manufacturer of iron ore pellets 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. The Company serves a diverse range of markets due to its comprehensive offering of flat-rolled steel products and is the largest supplier of steel to the automotive industry in North America. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Cleveland-Cliffs employs approximately 26,000 people across its operations in the United States and Canada. For more information, visit www.clevelandcliffs.com.


Cleveland-Cliffs has immediate openings for Plant Repairperson Apprentices at our Tilden Mine operation located in Ishpeming, Michigan. Apprentices are required to commit to 4 years within the program including both classroom instruction as well as on-the-job training at both the Plant and the Mine.

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Repair and maintain plant machinery

  • Inspect, troubleshoot, dismantle, assemble, replace defective parts, and adjust plant machinery

  • Use torch to cut and heat

  • Perform welding and air arc cutting

  • 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

  • Work safely and wear appropriate personal protective equipment

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

  • Must be willing to work overtime

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 top 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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