Industrial Mechanic

CMC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits coverage (medical, etc)

Day 1 PTO & vacation

401(k) company match 4.5%

Bonuses

Life and disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Training & advancement opportunities

Job summary

CMC is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our industrial team in Birmingham, AL. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy equipment, weld and fabricate components, and participate in safety initiatives to uphold our Safety Culture.

Candidates should have welding/fabrication experience and be able to read hydraulics schematics, with a willingness to work rotating shifts and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of field experience in heavy industrial operations or manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with welding, cutting, fabrication, and equipment maintenance preferred.
• Ability to read hydraulic schematics and diagnose hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Participates in CMC Safety Programs and upholds Safety Culture.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems using test equipment and tools; determine root cause.
• Use SAP maintenance module to execute duties and record actions.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Maintenance

Hydraulics

Rigging

Pumps

Reading schematics

Safety culture

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP maintenance module

Job description

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

it’s what’s inside that counts

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

• Participates in the CMC Safety Programs and proactively upholds the CMC Safety Culture
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment, hand tools and personal knowledge to determine root cause
• Use SAP maintenance module in the execution of duties, utilize computers to acquire information, documentation, account for time and corrective actions
• Demonstrates dependability in attendance, work completion, and flexibility to meet business needs
• Determine grades and sizes of bolts, pipes, tubing, cables, and wires
• Troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and schematics
• Meet expectations of work quality
• Monitor and inspect equipment for defects. Properly remove defective parts by dismantling devices using hoists, overhead cranes, hand, and power tools
• Possess specific fundamental knowledge of bearings, power transmission equipment, hydraulics/pneumatics, lubrication, welding principles, rigging, overhead cranes, gearboxes, and mobile equipment operation
• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Work safely to prevent on the job injuries by following safety rules and regulations at all times including proper wearing of company PPE
• Participate in CMC Safety Programs and proactively uphold the CMC Safety Culture

What You'll Need

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work in heights for extended periods of time in extreme temperatures
• Ability to utilize precision measurement instruments
• Ability to work rotating shifts which include weekends and holidays
• Experience with welding, cutting, fabrication, and equipment maintenance preferred
• Minimum 1 year field experience in either heavy industrial operations and/or manufacturing environment preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience with welding, cutting, fabrication, and equipment maintenance preferred
• Minimum 3 years of field experience in either heavy industrial operations and/or manufacturing environment strongly preferred
• Ability to read hydraulic schematics, troubleshoot hydraulic systems, and diagnose pressure-related issues.
• Advanced experience with pumps, gearboxes, pneumatic systems, and rigging/heavy-load calculations.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in heavy industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Positive attitude with strong communication skills and willingness to support team and shift coverage needs.
• Ability to work rotating shifts (nights, weekends, holidays).
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including standing, walking, bending, and working at heights in extreme temperatures.

Your Education

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

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. If you’re ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you’re ready to join CMC.

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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