Melt Shop Shift Lead – Operations & Safety Champion

CMC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost

Paid-time Off and Vacation

401(k) with company match 4.5%

Bonuses and competitive compensation

Life and disability insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and advancement opportunities

$500 annual lifestyle benefit

Job summary

CMC, a Fortune 500® company in the steel reinforcement sector, seeks a melt shop specialist to drive safe, on-time production and maintain strict quality standards. You will work across furnace, caster, cranes, and related equipment, coordinating with teams to resolve issues and optimize performance.

Ideal candidates bring at least 5 years in melt shop operations, strong computer skills, and the ability to read drawings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years melt shop experience and knowledge of melt shop operations.
• Strong computer skills with MS Office and SAP/QMOS familiarity.
• Ability to read roll and guide drawings.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Budgeting focus to lower costs and schedule work via orders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all steel is manufactured to CMC specs safely and on time.
• Visually inspect furnace for leaks and refractory wear.
• Ensure slag foaming is appropriate and optimize slag chemistry.
• Adjust flux additions based on slag analysis.
• Operate melt shop equipment with cross-functional teams.
• Communicate production issues and needs with supervisors.
• Troubleshoot problems with operators, managers, and maintenance.
• Assist maintenance and fill in supervisory duties as needed.

Skills

Melt shop experience

Reading drawings

Budgeting for cost reduction

Data-driven decisions

Weekend/holiday readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

QMOS

Job description

CMC, a Fortune 500® company in the steel reinforcement sector, seeks a melt shop specialist to drive safe, on-time production and maintain strict quality standards. You will work across furnace, caster, cranes, and related equipment, coordinating with teams to resolve issues and optimize performance.

Ideal candidates bring at least 5 years in melt shop operations, strong computer skills, and the ability to read drawings.