*Melt Shop Trainee

Commercial Metals Company; Cayce (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits Coverage

Paid-time off and vacation

401(k) Company Match

Competitive compensation and bonuses

Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Commercial Metals Company is looking for a dedicated individual to join our Melt Shop team in Cayce, South Carolina. This role provides a unique opportunity to train in various areas and enhance your skills in the steel and construction reinforcement industries.

Successful candidates will be teamwork-oriented and capable of adapting to a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include monitoring equipment for safety, assisting other team members, and performing maintenance tasks. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in extreme temperatures and conditions.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Train in all areas of the Melt Shop.
• Visually check the furnace for problems.
• Assist other operators when needed.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Communicate production issues effectively.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Dependability

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

Job description

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

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

• Train in all areas of the Melt Shop to include Furnace, Ladle Furnace, Casting Machine, and Refractories
• Visually check from pulpit the furnace and other Melt Shop areas for possible problems and unsafe conditions
• Assist others when needed or requested (ladle furnace operator, crane operator, etc)
• Perform routine inspections and minor maintenance on furnace equipment
• Fill in as Scrap Crane Operator and Second Helper as needed
• Be alert of unsafe conditions at all times and report them immediately
• Effectively communicate with others about possible production issues, concerns, and needs
• Ensure the tasks and activities as directed by operations support management are carried out in a safe and timely manner
• Perform minor/routine maintenance or repairs as needed to equipment without the assistance of maintenance personnel
• Troubleshoot work related problems using job knowledge, experience, and by communicating with others

What You'll Need

• Ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment, with excellent strong work ethic, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Ability to work with exposure to extremes in temperature, chemical, dust fumes and mists, uneven surfaces, loud noise, elevated work areas, and confined spaces
• Basic computer skills
• Dependability in attendance, work completion, and flexibility to meet business needs
• Must be able to learn quickly and multitask
• Work on a rotating shift which may include weekends and holidays
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, and stand for extended periods of time
• Able and willing to cross train as required
• Ability to work overtime as required, including planned schedules and unplanned emergency situations

Your Education

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred

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.