Maintenance Technician

Commercial Metals LTD; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits Coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Company-paid Life Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Bonuses

Training & Advancement

Job summary

Commercial Metals LTD is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to monitor and inspect heavy industrial equipment, perform safe repairs, and uphold our safety-first culture. You will work with cranes, shears, benders, welders, and other machinery, ensuring reliable operation across our facilities.

The role requires mechanical and electrical aptitude, ability to read manuals, and willingness to train across multiple systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required.
• Experience servicing and repairing industrial equipment preferred.
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions and lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and inspect equipment for defects.
• Uphold safety culture and participate in CMC safety programs.
• Perform repairs using hand and power tools at various heights and conditions.
• Maintain shop machinery and overhead cranes, as well as other equipment.
• Collaborate with technicians to troubleshoot and complete repairs.
• Attend extensive training on applicable equipment.

Skills

Welding

Read manuals

Mechanical & Electrical

Industrial repair

Tool proficiency

Safety compliance

Team player

Overtime capable

Heavy lifting

Climb ladders

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Precision tools

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

• Effectively monitor and inspect equipment for defects
• Participates in the CMC Safety Programs and proactively upholds the CMC Safety Culture
• Perform additional duties as needed
• Perform all facets of the repair safely while utilizing hand tools, power tools and precision tools at different heights or adverse conditions
• Perform building maintenance as required
• Purchase supplies and parts for repair, track purchase requisitions when necessary
• Able and willing to cross train as required
• Attend extensive training regarding applicable equipment
• Maintain good general housekeeping, keeping clean equipment and work area. Keep all tools in good working condition
• Perform predictive/preventive/corrective maintenance, utilize computer systems and programs for documentation of maintenance/safety activities; perform time entry, enter notifications and work orders, enter corrective actions/comments
• Repair and maintain shop machinery and mechanical equipment including overhead cranes, shears, benders, threaders, forges, induction heaters, and welders
• Work with other Technicians on job orders and troubleshooting

What You'll Need

• Must be able to work outside under all weather conditions to include working in the heat and cold weather
• Welding skills preferred
• Able to read technical documents and service manuals, write clearly
• Both mechanically and electrically inclined with experience working in both areas
• Experience servicing and repairing industrial equipment
• Follow OSHA, EPA, and company safety policies, rules, and regulations
• Minimum 4 years preferably in a heavy industrial environment
• Possess a strong work ethic and practice safe working habits
• Specific knowledge of hydraulics a plus
• Ability to work as a team player in a fast paced environment, with strong work ethic, pay attention to detail and find root causes for issues
• Possess proficient skills utilizing hand tools, power tools and precision tools for performing all facets of the repair and maintenance process
• Work on rotating shifts with some overtime required
• Able to work overtime as business requires
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders and steps, work outside under all weather conditions when needed

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.

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 joinCMC. Let's build a better world!

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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