EAF Operator

Commercial Metals Company; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits Coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Company-paid Life and Disability Ins.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Commercial Metals Company (CMC) is seeking personnel for roles in our mill operations. The position emphasizes safety, quality production, and continuous improvement across furnace and melt shop activities.

You’ll contribute to efficient operations, equipment maintenance, and adherence to procedures in a demanding environment. In this role you will work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, and may face extreme temperatures and noise.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of computers and MS Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to operate forklift and overhead crane.
• Ability to use measuring devices (tapes, micrometer, calipers).
• Experience in steel/mill operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safety-first attitude and ensure crew adherence to safety culture.
• Ensure production of high-quality bar.
• Focus on cost control and waste reduction.
• Communicate production issues and needs to team.
• Participate in continuous improvement and work-method improvements.
• Maintain daily housekeeping in the work area.
• Troubleshoot work-related problems using job knowledge and teamwork.
• Understand start-up, shutdown, and emergency procedures.
• Monitor furnace operations to keep variables within program.

Skills

MS Office basics

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Measuring devices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities

Why This Job

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain a safety first attitude and hold the crew accountable for the same attitude and behavior
• Ensure that the crew is producing the best quality bar as possible
• Maintain a continuous focus on cost and ways to decrease waste and cost
• Participate in the CMC Safety Programs and proactively uphold the CMC Safety Culture
• Effectively communicate with others about possible production issues, concerns, and needs
• Responsible for continuous improvement such as suggesting improvements in work methods and procedures
• Responsible for daily housekeeping duties including but not limited to immediate work area
• Ability to troubleshoot work related problems using job knowledge, experience, and by communicating with others
• Understand start up, shutdown, and emergency procedures
• Monitor the furnace operations to ensure that all variables are within the program designed for melting
• Understand use of level 2 HMI and Ignition for proper furnace controls
• Assist with all furnace repairs and preventive maintenance on downdays

What You’ll Need

• Minimum 2 years department experience in a hands on environment
• Basic knowledge of computers and MS Office programs – Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• Ability to operate fork lift and overhead crane required
• Ability to use measuring devices (tapes, micrometer, inside outside calipers, etc)
• Familiarity with steel mill operations in a Melt Shop preferred
• Ability to work with exposure to extreme temperatures, chemicals, dust fumes and mists, uneven surfaces, loud noise, elevated work areas, and confined spaces
• Work on a rotating shift which may include weekends and holidays
• Some overtime will be required
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders and steps

Your Education

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience is required

We are CMC, a Fortune 500 company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we’re just getting started.

CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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