Refractory Operator

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Queen Creek (AZ)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 65,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits
401(k) match
Lifestyle Benefit $500 annually
Competitive compensation and bonuses
Life and disability insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Training and advancement opportunities

Job summary

CMC, a Fortune 500 company, seeks a skilled worker in Queen Creek, AZ, to join our steel and construction reinforcement operations. You will line and reline arc furnaces, ladles, tundishes, and related equipment, with opportunities for growth and hands-on training.

You’ll operate brick laying equipment, work in a fast-paced setting, and participate in continuous improvement while adhering to safety protocols.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment with attention to safety.
  • Willingness to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

  • Line and reline arc furnaces, ladles, tundishes, and related equipment.
  • Make EAF repairs and relining; perform other masonry tasks as needed.
  • Follow safety programs and uphold safety culture.
  • Communicate production issues and ensure shift reports are completed.

Skills

Team player
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Multitask
Rotating shifts
Overtime willingness
Heavy lifting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Brick laying equipment

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
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
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.

The individual is responsible for lining and relining arc furnaces, ladles, ladle heating stations, tundishes, tundish covers and fabricates slide gates. Make EAF repairs and relining; perform other general masonry assignments.

What You'll Do
  • Participate in the CMC Safety Programs and proactively uphold the CMC Safety Culture
  • Cleans and prepares slide gates, furnaces, roofs, ladles, tundishes, covers, forms, etc for repair and relining and fabrication
  • Mixes mortar and other bonding materials for lining and bricking
  • Uses brick laying equipment to lay brick or replace lining materials in the repair or reline of ladles, furnaces, furnace roofs, tundishes, etc as required
  • Lays brick up in ladles, roofs, furnaces, tundishes, etc. Handle bricks by hand for multiple hours at a time
  • Effectively communicate with others about possible production issues, concerns, and needs
  • Ensure equipment inspection reports are filled out each shift
  • Responsible for continuous improvement such as suggesting improvements in work methods and procedures
  • Perform other duties as assigned
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
  • 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 overtime as required, including planned schedules and unplanned emergency situations
  • Ability to lift to 50 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, and stand for extended periods of time
Your Education
  • High School Diploma or GED 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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