Job Description

Overview

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel is seeking a Machinist for their East Chicago, Indiana operation. The ideal candidate should be safety-focused, quality-driven, and experienced in producing precision parts while supporting on-time delivery and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate CNC and/or manual machines to produce parts per specifications.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and work instructions.
  • Fit and assemble machined parts and dismantle mill maintenance equipment.
  • Operate pendant, remote crane, and lift truck as necessary.
  • Perform any layout work of parts as required.
  • Calculate and determine dimensions, tapers, indices, and other data using shop formulas and handbooks.
  • Measure and inspect parts using precision instruments.
  • Troubleshoot machining issues and make adjustments to maintain quality and efficiency.
  • Perform routine machine maintenance and maintain a clean, organized work area.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • 4 years of proven machinist experience in a job shop or high-mix/low-volume manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to read blueprints.
  • Have earned a high school diploma, GED, or equivalency from an accredited institution.
  • Be able to work full-time, including rotating shifts, and weekends.
  • Must pass required testing.
  • Applicants must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Location: East Chicago, IN
  • Part of United Steelworkers (USW) union compensation, benefits, and pension agreement.

Benefits

Health Insurance
PTO

How this job compares in East Chicago, IN

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Indiana currently run a median of $29/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$31/hr across 101 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in East Chicago, IN

East Chicago, IN currently has 8 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 7 employers. 5 of them were added in the last week. Across Indiana as a whole we're tracking 190 other active welding openings from 114 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in East Chicago, or widen the search to Indiana.

Cleveland-Cliffs currently has 1 other opening live in Indiana, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Indiana at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are NCW (36), TEAM, Inc. (9), and Aerotek (7). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

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