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East Chicago, IN Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opportunity for an Operations Technology Engineer at our East Chicago, Indiana operation in the Finishing department. The Operations Technology Engineer is responsible for supporting the daily operation of a core unit including technical analysis and some supervision of frontline operators. The Ideal candidates will be a self-starter who enjoys a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Work safely to improve reliability and quality following all required safety policies. Consult with current technical personnel and corporate R & D personnel as required. Evaluate existing practices used for pickling of hot roll steel coils, tandem rolling, annealing, and/or heat treating to produce high quality finished Cold Rolled products. Ensure existing practices are adequate to address all items critical to producing the best quality steel at the competitive costs. Work with a core team to maintain controlled documents and ensure training practices are followed and adequate to achieve the KPIs of the department. Function as the back up to the Operations Coordinator for a core unit. Investigate and implement continuous improvements projects. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Science or Engineering Willing to work

Location:

East Chicago, IN Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opportunity for an Operations Technology Engineer at our East Chicago, Indiana operation in the Finishing department. The Operations Technology Engineer is responsible for supporting the daily operation of a core unit including technical analysis and some supervision of frontline operators. The Ideal candidates will be a self-starter who enjoys a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Work safely to improve reliability and quality following all required safety policies. Consult with current technical personnel and corporate R & D personnel as required. Evaluate existing practices used for pickling of hot roll steel coils, tandem rolling, annealing, and/or heat treating to produce high quality finished Cold Rolled products. Ensure existing practices are adequate to address all items critical to producing the best quality steel at the competitive costs. Work with a core team to maintain controlled documents and ensure training practices are followed and adequate to achieve the KPIs of the department. Function as the back up to the Operations Coordinator for a core unit. Investigate and implement continuous improvements projects. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Science or Engineering Willing to work in an industrial/manufacturing setting Willing to work weekends, Holidays, and midnight shifts on occasion Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint Excellent problem solving, and organizational skills Good troubleshooting and team building skills Ability to lift more than 25 pounds on occasion

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors' Degree in Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, or Mechanical Engineering 3-5 years' experience in an industrial/manufacturing setting Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America-based steel producer with focus on value-added sheet products, particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore, production of pellets and direct reduced iron, and processing of ferrous scrap through 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. Read more Let's get started Thank you for filling out the form. Join the Cleveland-Cliffs Talent Community to learn more about life at Cleveland-Cliffs, career opportunities, and more.

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