Refractory Operator

CMC; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; 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)

Competitive Compensation and Bonuses

Company-paid Life and Disability Ins.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Commercial Metals Company (CMC) in Martinsburg, WV, offers a growth-focused role across its steel and refractories operations. The position supports production, maintenance, and safety initiatives in a dynamic industrial environment.

With 100+ years in the industry, CMC emphasizes training, advancement opportunities, and an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity stance. Join a Fortune 500 company dedicated to teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in temperature extremes, chemicals, dust, and loud environments.
• Willingness to learn quickly and multitask in a fast-paced setting.
• Able to work a rotating shift including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Participate in safety programs and uphold safety culture.
• Communicate production issues and needs effectively.
• Ensure daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance.
• Assist with routine repairs and improvements.
• Support housekeeping and area organization.

Skills

Team player

Multitask

Safety oriented

Shift work

Lifts 50 lbs

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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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

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

• Participate in the CMC Safety Programs and proactively uphold the CMC Safety Culture
• Effectively communicate with others about possible production issues, concerns, and needs
• Ensure equipment inspection reports are filled out each shift
• Perform minor/routine maintenance or repairs as needed without the assistance of maintenance personnel
• Responsible for continuous improvement such as suggesting improvements in work methods and procedures
• Responsible for daily housekeeping duties including but not limited to immediate work area
• Troubleshoot work related problems using job knowledge, experience, and by communicating with others
• Understand start up, shutdown, and emergency procedures
• Assist maintenance personnel when requested or needed
• Ensure the tasks and activities as directed by operations support management are carried out in a safe andtimelymanner
• Work safely to prevent on the job injuries by always following safety rules and regulations including proper wearing of company PPE
• Install and repair refractories in steel vessels (furnaces, ladles, and tundishes)
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to schedule and oversee refractory repairs and replacements
• Evaluate, select, and procure refractory materials for use in various steel mill applications, including furnaces, ladles, and tundishes
• Visually inspect furnace for problems (water leaks, refractory wear, etc)

What You'll Need

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

Your Education

• High School Diploma or GED required

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.

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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