Industrial Mechanical Apprentice

..; Durant (OK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost

4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan

$500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Ben

Competitive Compensation and Bonuses

Company-paid Life and Disability

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

CMC is hiring an apprentice Maintenance Technician to support repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance across our Durant, OK facilities. You’ll gain hands-on training and work with skilled technicians to learn mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems while adhering to safety standards.

Expect rotating shifts, including days and nights, with opportunities for growth, on-the-job training, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Basic PC skills (MS Word, Excel) required.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter with ability to learn and work in a team.
• Proficient communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Answer and make emergency calls to perform repairs on equipment.
• Demonstrate safe work practices and participate in the site Safety Program.
• Operate mobile equipment and assist with routine maintenance and repairs.
• Read condition reports and repair orders; discuss issues with the team.
• Test, troubleshoot, and repair equipment to maximize safe operations.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Troubleshooting

Self-starter

Team communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

CMMS knowledge

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

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
• $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
• 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

• Answer and make emergency calls to make repairs on equipment
• Demonstrate safe work practices and behaviors. Regularly inspect for, report, and correct unsafe or hazardous conditions. Actively participate in the site Safety Program
• Demonstrate these skills and processes as training progresses by producing results independently or on a team, to undertake tasks as instructed while increasing overall contribution to the department
• Work safely to prevent on the job injuries by following safety rules and regulations at all times including proper wearing of company PPE
• Maintain communication with coworkers through two-way radio and hand signals
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
• Observe, learn and understand a wide range of skills and processes while under the instruction of skilled technical personnel
• Operate mobile equipment to lift and transport materials, including loaders, cranes, manlifts and forklift
• Read and interpret condition reports, and/or repair orders. Communicate with necessary personnel for clarification of problems. May discuss preventative techniques to minimize future repairs
• Test, troubleshoot, and repair equipment to maximize safe and productive operations
• Understand all safety and environmental compliance standards, regulations and policies
• Use a large array of hand and power tools, precision measuring instruments, and test equipment
• Assist with routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs of mill equipment
• Learn and apply preventive maintenance practices to minimize equipment downtime
• Participate in equipment installations and upgrades under supervision
• Participate in CMC Safety Programs and proactively uphold the CMC Safety Culture
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Support troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues

What You’ll Need

• Basic personal computer and corporate standard software skills (MS Word, Excel) are required
• Depending on business needs or personal interest, apprentices may be placed on a 12-hour shift rotation (days and nights)
• Exposure to heat, dust fumes and mists, uneven surfaces, loud noise, heights, confined spaces, poor lighting conditions, material, products and by-products associated with the manufacturing of steel
• Good interpersonal and communication skills are required
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are required
• Knowledge/experience in a Computerized Maintenance Management System is a plus
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to follow directions and work in a team environment with minimal supervision
• Must be dedicated to learning the trade and willing to put in the extra time and effort to build knowledge and gain experience
• Must be proficient in at least one of the basic crafts of electrician, millwright, fabricator, welder, or vehicle mechanic
• Must manage time appropriately, meeting hard deadlines
• Normal work hours are days, Monday to Friday, with extended hours as required to meet project deadlines or resulting from periods of peak workload
• Required to climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding to access elevations, able to crouch for periods of time, push, pull, lift and turn while carrying tools, material and equipment in various parts of the facility
• Strong interest in mechanical and electrical systems
• Ability to work with exposure to extremes in temperature, chemical, dust fumes and mists, uneven surfaces, loud noise, elevated work areas, and confined spaces
• Willingness to work a rotating shift, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, and stand for extended periods of time
• Basic knowledge of tools and equipment used in industrial maintenance is preferred
• Willingness to learn, follow instructions, and adhere to safety standards

Your Education

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience 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.