Melt Shop Trainee

CMC; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

Paid time off

401(k) company match

Lifestyle benefit

Bonuses

Life and disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Training and advancement

Job summary

CMC is seeking an entry-level operator in Seguin, Texas. You will train across melt shop areas, read and apply manuals, and operate mobile equipment such as forklifts and cranes. You’ll work within a safety-focused team and contribute to production and efficiency goals.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in heavy industrial operations, are able to work a 12-hour shift including overtime and weekends, and can lift up to 50 lbs. High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year field experience in heavy industrial operations and/or manufacturing.
• Ability to work a 12 hour shift, including overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Demonstrates dependability in attendance, work completion, and flexibility to meet business needs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long durations.
• Strong written and spoken English communication.

Responsibilities

• Train in all areas of the Melt Shop including Furnace, Ladle Furnace, Casting Machine, and Refractories.
• Read, interpret, and utilize manuals, drawings, and schematics.
• Operate mobile equipment such as Forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Follow safety procedures and participate in CMC Safety Programs.
• Maintain daily housekeeping and understand start-up/shutdown procedures.

Skills

Field experience

Read diagrams/manuals

Operate forklifts

Team player

English communication

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Job description

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

• Train in all areas of the Melt Shop to include Furnace, Ladle Furnace, Casting Machine, and Refractories
• Read, interpret, and utilize manuals, drawings, and schematics
• Operate mobile equipment such as Forklifts, overhead cranes, etc
• Interpret all operational procedures and parameters including Job Safety Analysis and Work Instructions
• Ensure equipment inspection reports are filled out each shift
• Participate in CMC Safety Programs and proactively support the CMC Safety Culture
• Work safely to prevent on the job injuries by always following safety rules and regulations including proper wearing of company PPE
• Ability to troubleshoot work related problems using job knowledge, experience, and by communicating with others
• Responsible for daily housekeeping duties including but not limited to immediate work area
• Understand start up, shutdown, and emergency procedures
• All other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need

• Minimum 1 year field experience in either heavy industrial operations and/or manufacturing environment preferred
• Must be able to work a 12 hour shift, which includes overtime, weekends and holidays
• Demonstrates dependability in attendance, work completion, and flexibility to meet business needs
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand for duration of a shift, up to 12 hours; frequent physical activity such as walking, climbing stairs or reaching to work with equipment throughout the entire shift
• Ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment with strong work ethic, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Ability to learn quickly and multitask required
• Strong communication skills are required. Must read, speak, and understand English language in verbal and written communication

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. 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 join CMC.

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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