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Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic - Burns Harbor

SMS Mill Services, LLC.
Harbor, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/22/2026

SMS Mill Services, a scrap metal recycling and processing company, in Burns Harbor, IN is seeking a highly skilled and safety-focused heavy equipment Field Service Technician for our single site operations within a major steel mill (Cleveland Cliffs).

SMS provides a comprehensive range of services for steel mill customers.  We partner with our customers to design custom, cost-effective solutions, which focus on adding value and achieving goals for the operation and the environment. Our range of services includes, but is not limited scrap yard management, finished or semi-finished product services, melt shop services, logistics/transportation support, and slag processing.


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.
Qualifications:
  • (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.
What we can Offer:
  • 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.

Salary : $27 - $32

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