Machine Operator

Commercial Metals LTD; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits coverage

401(k) company match

Life and disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Commercial Metals LTD is seeking a skilled Concrete Coring Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will operate a concrete coring machine and work to meet customer and quality specifications in a fast-paced environment.

You will read production schedules and drawings, set up equipment for safe operation, inspect products, and collaborate with production, quality and maintenance to meet daily goals. High school diploma or GED required; lifting up to 50 lbs and overtime possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to read a tape measure and follow measurements precisely.
• Experience operating saws, drills, or coring equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding work.
• Ability to work overtime, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate a concrete coring machine to meet customer and quality specifications.
• Read and interpret production schedules, work orders, drawings, and measurements.
• Set up, adjust, and monitor coring equipment for safe and efficient operation.
• Inspect finished products for accuracy, quality, and compliance with specifications.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and troubleshoot minor operating issues.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Work closely with production, quality, and maintenance teams to meet production goals.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Tape measure reading

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Basic math

Physical stamina

Machinery operation

Overtime availability

Saw & drill experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Saws

Drills

Coring equipment

Job description

it's what's inside that counts

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
• $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

• Operate a concrete coring machine to produce products that meet customer and quality specifications.
• Read and interpret production schedules, work orders, drawings, and measurements.
• Set up, adjust, and monitor coring equipment for safe and efficient operation.
• Inspect finished products for accuracy, quality, and compliance with specifications.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and troubleshoot minor operating issues.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Work closely with production, quality, and maintenance teams to meet production goals.

What You'll Need

• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to safely operate manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read a tape measure and accurately follow measurements and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Basic math skills and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding work, including standing, bending, climbing, and walking for extended periods.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work overtime, evenings, and weekends as needed to support production.
• Experience operating saws, drills, coring equipment, or other manufacturing machinery.

Your Education

• High School Diploma or GED 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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