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SMS Mill Services, LLC.

Outsourced on-site services for steel mills

Diesel Mechanic

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Cuyahoga Heights, OH, USA
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairEquipment Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • Strong diagnostic and repair skills with diesel and hydraulic heavy mobile equipment.
  • Ability to read and understand equipment service manuals.
  • Commitment to working safely and to required standards.
  • Ability to be self-directed, work with minimum supervision, and work as part of a team.
  • Ability to troubleshoot equipment breakdowns.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to organize and multitask.
  • Adhere to local, state, OSHA, environmental, and site-specific regulations; follow safety rules and wear personal protective equipment.
  • Five or more years of mobile maintenance experience is preferred.
  • Strong computer skills are preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Manage diesel, hydraulic, and electric mobile equipment.
  • Perform thorough maintenance on machinery, equipment, and systems.
  • 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.
  • Perform and document daily safety checks and provide a safe environment for employees and visitors.
Desired Qualifications
  • Five or more years of mobile maintenance experience.
  • Strong computer skills.

About the company

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SMS Mill Services, LLC.

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SMS Mill Services provides on-site support for steel mills by managing the full lifecycle of scrap metal—from receiving and inspection to inventory control and loading for electric arc furnaces. It also handles slag processing, metal recovery, transport, and services such as sizing, scarfing, logistics, and melt-shop maintenance. The company earns revenue via multi-year contracts with steel producers and has a global footprint with more than 14 locations, offering end-to-end outsourced services and asset/environmental management. Its goal is to help steel producers operate more efficiently and reliably, grow its market share through long-term contracts and geographic expansion, and pursue strategic opportunities like the 2025 FalconPoint acquisition while maintaining core scrap processing operations.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Portage, Indiana

Founded

2008

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What believers are saying

  • SMS won ArcelorMittal Piracicaba expansion in 2025, strengthening a flagship customer relationship.
  • SMS won Charter Steel Cleveland scrap-management work in January 2025.
  • FalconPoint says SMS delivered over 20% annual revenue growth for four straight years.

What critics are saying

  • Indiana cited SMS in August 2025 for missing slag-plant emission records.
  • OSHA opened a planned inspection at SMS Jackson, Tennessee, on May 12, 2026.
  • Shipbreaking and mill-services carve-out leaves the remaining scrap business dependent on fewer assets.

What makes SMS Mill Services, LLC. unique

  • SMS operates 14 locations across the U.S., Europe, and South America.
  • FalconPoint backed SMS with $500 million for equipment, technology, and acquisitions.
  • SMS embeds crews inside mills, managing scrap, slag, and environmental workflows.

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Benefits

  • Paid Holidays
  • Life Insurance

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Finanzen.net
Aug 26th, 2025
FalconPoint Acquires SMS for $500M

FalconPoint Partners, a private equity firm, announced its acquisition of SMS, a high-growth industrial services business, with a commitment of $500 million to support its expansion. SMS, founded in 2008, provides outsourced services to steel mills and marine decommissioning. The acquisition aims to enhance SMS's growth, technology, and sustainability practices. FalconPoint will leverage its expertise to support SMS's continued success and value creation.