*Rebar Fabricator

CMC; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 68,770,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost 

Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation

4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan

$500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle <br

Competitive Compensation and Bonuses

Company-paid Life and Disability保险

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Advancement Opportunities

Pay starting at $19.00-24.00 (depends 

Job summary

CMC is hiring for a role within our manufacturing and construction reinforcement operations in Illinois. The position involves learning and operating fabrication equipment, assisting with loading/unloading, and maintaining a clean, safe work area while following established procedures and safety standards.

You will participate in training, mentor teammates, and help uphold CMC safety culture in a fast-paced, outdoor environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work outside under all weather conditions to include working in the heat and cold weather.
• Follow OSHA, EPA, and company safety policies, rules, and regulations.
• 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.
• Must be able to read technical documents and service manuals.
• Must be able to write job instructional training documents.
• Possess knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the industrial field.
• Excellent communication skills, in both written and verbal form are necessary to be successful in this role.

Responsibilities

• Attend training regarding applicable equipment
• Perform additional duties as needed
• Assist in loading fabricated rebar on trailers and unloading stock material from trailers
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition
• Mentor and train team members on proper equipment use
• Operate production machines in accordance with established procedures and guidelines
• Participates in the CMC Safety Programs and proactively upholds the CMC Safety Culture
• Serve as the leadman in his/her absence, as necessary
• Operate rebar fabrication equipment, such as shears, benders, cranes, forklift, threaders, forging, welders, etc.

Skills

Heavy industrial experience

Team collaboration

Technical reading

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities
• Pay starting at $19.00-24.00 (depending on experience)

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
• Pay starting at $19.00-24.00 (depending on experience)

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

• Attend training regarding applicable equipment
• Perform additional duties as needed
• Assist in loading fabricated rebar on trailers and unloading stock material from trailers
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition
• Mentor and train team members on proper equipment use
• Operate production machines in accordance with established procedures and guidelines
• Participates in the CMC Safety Programs and proactively upholds the CMC Safety Culture
• Serve as the leadman in his/her absence, as necessary
• Operate rebar fabrication equipment, such as shears, benders, cranes, forklift, threaders, forging, welders, etc.

What You'll Need

• Must be able to work outside under all weather conditions to include working in the heat and cold weather
• Able and willing to cross train as required
• Follow OSHA, EPA, and company safety policies, rules, and regulations
• Possess a strong work ethic and practice safe working habits
• 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
• Ability to operate fabrication machines in a safe manner without supervision
• Able to stand for long periods of timeAble to work overtime as business requires
• Minimum 3 years preferably in a heavy industrial environment experience
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders and steps, work outside under all weather conditions when needed
• Must be able to read technical documents and service manuals
• Must be able to write job instructional training documents
• Possess knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the industrial field
• Excellent communication skills, in both written and verbal form are necessary to be successful in this role
• Must be able to work overtime, either planned or unplanned for emergency situations
• Must possess work ethic and ability to be punctual

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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