Shear Operator

CMC; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits Coverage

Paid-time Off and Vacation

4.5% Company Match 401(k)

Competitive Compensation and Bonuses

Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

CMC in Burlington, NC is looking for team members to operate production equipment, maintain a safe work area, and support sustainable practices in construction reinforcement. The role requires physical strength and the ability to work in various weather conditions.

The company offers Day 1 Benefits, competitive pay, and advancement opportunities. Join a team committed to sustainability and excellence in the industry.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Experience with metal sorting a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition.
• Operate production equipment in accordance with established procedures.
• Participate in the CMC Safety Programs.

Job description

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

• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follow safety regulations
• Operate production equipment in accordance with established procedures and guidelines
• Participate in the CMC Safety Programs and proactively uphold the CMC Safety Culture
• Perform any other tasks assigned by supervisor

What You’ll Need

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Experience with metal sorting a plus but not required; includes distinguishing between different metals and/or other materials for grading purposes and recognizing safety hazards
• Must be able to frequently lift 25 lbs or more, including carrying or pushing objects up to 100 ft
• Must be able to perform physical tasks such as climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching
• Must be able to stand for significant lengths of time in an industrial environment with exposure to all elements of weather

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. Apply today and start moving your career — and our world — forward. Let’s build a better world!

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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