Rolling Mill Trainee

CMC; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits Coverage

Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation

401(k) plan with company match

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

CMC is hiring for a 12-hour shift role in its heavy industrial operations. You’ll learn rolling mill systems, assist corrective actions, and direct bundling operations to ensure accurate counts and secure ties. Proficiency with crane rigging, torch, grinder, and Mill Operation Systems is valued.

You must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, work in extreme conditions, and communicate effectively in English. Company benefits include Day 1 coverage and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 1 year field experience in heavy industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Steel industry experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Stand for the duration of shift and perform physical tasks.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures, chemicals, dust, noise, and confined spaces.
• Team player in a fast-paced environment with strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Must work a 12-hour shift including overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must learn quickly and multitask.
• Strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop general knowledge of rolling mill systems to identify offsets and assist corrective actions.
• Direct bundling to ensure correct counts and tie positions.
• Obtain order specs, rolling sequences, counts, and lengths.
• Make minor adjustments to bundling sequence and setup.
• Operate and become proficient with equipment (crane, torch, grinder, pneumatic tools) and Mill Operation Systems.
• Demonstrate dependability in attendance and flexibility to meet business needs.
• Troubleshoot problems using knowledge and collaboration.
• Participate in CMC Safety Programs and uphold safety culture.
• Work safely following PPE and safety rules.
• Understand start-up, shutdown, and emergency procedures.

Skills

Team player

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

Tools

QMOS

OWS

Crane rigging

Pneumatic tools

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

• 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

• Develop a general knowledge with all Rolling Mill systems so as to recognize offset conditions and assist to implement corrective actions, changes or adjustments to maintain effective Rolling Mill operations
• Direct bundling operation to ensure correct bundle piece counts and number and position of ties
• Obtains information concerning order specifications, rolling sequences, piece counts, product length and bundling perimeters, etc
• Makes minor adjustment to bundling sequence, ie, tyers, back stops, position on surge table, etc
• Become proficient in using all other equipment and tools (crane rigging and operations; torch, grinder and pneumatic tools; other hand tools; Mill Operation Systems, eg, QMOS, OWS, etc) to maintain effective Rolling Mill operations
• Demonstrates dependability in attendance, work completion, and flexibility to meet business needs
• Ability to troubleshoot work related problems using job knowledge, experience, and by communicating with others
• Participate in the CMC Safety Programs and proactively uphold 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
• Understand start up, shutdown, and emergency procedures

What You'll Need

• Minimum 1 year field experience in either heavy industrial operations and/or manufacturing environment preferred
• Steel industry experience is preferred
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand for duration of shift; frequent physical activity such as walking, climbing stairs or reaching to work with equipment throughout the entire shift
• Ability to work with exposure to extreme temperatures, chemicals, dust fumes and mists, uneven surfaces, loud noise, elevated work areas, and confined spaces
• Ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment with strong work ethic, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Must be able to work a 12 hour shift, which includes overtime, weekends and holidays
• Basic computer skills
• Must be able to learn quickly and multitask
• Strong communication skills 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.

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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