Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Commercial Metals Company; South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day 1

Paid time off

401(k) match

Bonuses

Life insurance

Stock purchase plan

Training opportunities

Job summary

Commercial Metals Company (CMC) seeks a heavy equipment maintenance mechanic to support our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices. You will work on cranes, engines, hydraulics, and welding processes to keep operations running smoothly and safely.

You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, and document repairs while upholding CMC safety culture in varying weather conditions and industrial

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of heavy equipment maintenance experience.
• Ability to read technical manuals and diagrams.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mobile equipment, cranes, bearings, power transmission, hydraulics/pneumatics, fluid pumping systems and welding principles/rigging.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance on vehicles and mobile equipment, including fueling, cleaning, and checking fluids.
• Service machinery and mechanical equipment by repairing engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems; replace parts.
• Maintain records of work performed, repairs, and material usage.
• Uphold safety programs and keep work area clean and organized.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Hydraulics

Reading diagrams

Tool usage

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Precision tools

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 mobile equipment, cranes, bearings, power transmission, hydraulics/pneumatics, fluid pumping systems and welding principles/rigging
• Ensure daily preventative maintenance is performed on vehicles and mobile equipment, which may include fueling, cleaning, and checking/adding fluids as needed
• Services machinery and mechanical equipment by completing repairs on engines, hydraulics systems, mobile and stationary equipment
• Repair engine failures, mechanical and electrical system malfunctions, body repair and replacing parts and components
• Maintains specified records of work performed, details of repairs, and material usage
• Ability to work in various types of weather conditions which include extreme heat and cold
• Conserves maintenance resources by efficiently using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
• Possess proficient skills utilizing hand tools, power tools and precision tools for performing all facets of the repair and maintenance process
• Participates in the CMC Safety Programs and proactively upholds the CMC Safety Culture
• Maintains work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows safety regulations
• Any other tasks as assigned by supervisor

What You'll Need

• Minimum of 2 years of heavy equipment maintenance mechanic experience
• Experience with basic knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, engines, mobile equipment, and vehicles (number of years up to location preference)
• Experience with a wide variety of tools related to mechanics/hydraulics
• Proficient in reading and understand technical documents, diagrams, and service manuals
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Possess specific fundamental knowledge of bearings, power transmission equipment, electrical, hydraulics/pneumatics, lubrication, fluid pumping systems, and heat transfer
• Must be able to stand for significant lengths of time in an industrial environment with exposure to all elements of weather

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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