*Melt Shop Trainee

CMC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits coverage

Paid-time off and vacation

401(k) plan with company match

Competitive compensation and bonuses

Job summary

CMC, a Fortune 500 company in Columbia, SC, is looking for individuals to train in the Melt Shop. You will operate critical equipment, ensure safety, and assist in routine maintenance.

Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, demonstrate teamwork and dependability, and be prepared to work in various environmental conditions. Start your career in a leading industry with CMC's commitment to sustainability.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in extreme temperatures and with hazardous materials.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on rotating shifts.
• Good organizational skills and dependability.

Responsibilities

• Train in various areas of the Melt Shop including the Furnace and Casting Machine.
• Perform routine inspections and minor maintenance on equipment.
• Communicate effectively about production issues.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Dependability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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, and 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 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 up 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

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. If you’re ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable and do meaningful work, you’re ready to join CMC. Apply today and start moving your career forward.

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.