Rolling Mill Lead Technician

CMC; Magnolia (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits Coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) company match

Company-paid Life/Disability Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and advancement

Job summary

CMC is seeking a dedicated mill operator in Magnolia, AR to lead Rolling Mill processes, optimize production, and ensure safety compliance. The role requires hands-on operation of rolling equipment, monitoring controls, and coordinating with teams to meet quality goals.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years’ experience with Rolling Mill operations, strong math and analytical skills, and proficiency with QMOS/WonderWare/IBA (SAP and MS Word a plus).

Qualifications

• Two years of executing & managing essential activities centered around the Rolling Mill process.
• Knowledge of Rolling Mill operations including Reheat Furnace, Rolling Mill, Cooling Bed, and Backshear Bundling equipment.
• Proven math, verbal, mechanical, analytical and planning skills.
• Ability to maneuver through QMOS, WonderWare, and IBA systems.
• Ability to read WI, JSA, and Technical Documents for crew review.
• Ability to operate fixed equipment including Mill Pulpit, Mill Automation, Bar Gauge, and Bundling Pulpits.
• MS Word, Kronos and SAP proficiency.
• Self-starter, team player, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to work a 12 hour shift, overtime, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead in building, changing, and maintaining stands, guide boxes, and loopers to ensure proper Rolling Mill settings.
• Maintain safe and reliable Rolling Mill systems while improving production rates, uptime efficiencies, yields, cost, and changeovers.
• Monitor pulpit control panels, remote television monitors, computer terminals, and material flow and rolling functions, making adjustments as necessary in order to maintain production pace and produce a quality product.
• Assist department to meet Quality and KPI goals and requirements.
• Recommend equipment, systems, and process ideas that support continuous improvements regarding safety, inventory accuracy, equipment preservation, and reduced non‑value‑added production times or conversion costs.
• Train employees and delegate tasks by utilizing knowledge of Rolling Mill process.
• Builds strong engagement within the team by effectively communicating the department’s strategy and goals to the team.
• Holds team members accountable for their behavior and performance using performance management and development planning to consistently improve performance.
• Actively participate and assist in leading team with CMC Safety Programs and proactively uphold the CMC Safety Culture (Take 2, Observation Cards and PPE).
• Embodies and reinforces CMC’s culture, Guiding Principles, Safety, and policies/procedures.
• Responsible for daily housekeeping duties including but not limited to immediate work area.
• Demonstrates dependability in attendance, work completion, and flexibility to meet business needs.
• Demonstrates ability to keep work area clean and safe on a daily basis.

Skills

Rolling Mill operations

Math & planning

Team collaboration

Self-starter

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

QMOS

WonderWare

IBA

SAP

MS Word

Job description

CMC is seeking a dedicated mill operator in Magnolia, AR to lead Rolling Mill processes, optimize production, and ensure safety compliance. The role requires hands-on operation of rolling equipment, monitoring controls, and coordinating with teams to meet quality goals.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years’ experience with Rolling Mill operations, strong math and analytical skills, and proficiency with QMOS/WonderWare/IBA (SAP and MS Word a plus).