Area Lead - Melt Shop

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, DentalDay 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan$500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle BenefitCompetitive Compensation and BonusesCompany-paid Life and Disability InsuranceEmployee Stock Purchase PlanTraining 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 a safety first attitude and hold the crew accountable for the same attitude and behaviorEnsure that the crew is producing the best quality bar as possibleMaintain a continuous focus on cost and ways to decrease waste and costCommunicate key shift information, production issues, and opportunities with operators and appropriate personnelLead continuous improvement efforts focused on productivity, uptime, and lead-time reduction while holding employees accountable and clearly communicating expectationsMonitor daily staffing needs, coordinate coverage, and operate mobile equipment such as forklifts and yard trucksOperate and perform cross-functional machine tasks to support workflow flexibility while ensuring machines operate per established proceduresParticipate in CMC Safety Programs and proactively uphold the CMC Safety CultureTrain team members on relevant equipment and maintain a clean, orderly work area and equipmentWork with melt shop personnel in the operation, monitoring, and performance of equipment including the caster, furnace, cranes, ladle furnace, and related systems What You'll Need Minimum 2 years department experience in a hands on environment Basic knowledge of computers and MS Office programs – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerpointAbility to operate fork lift and overhead crane requiredAbility to use measuring devices (tapes, micrometer, inside outside calipers, etc)Ability to follow OSHA, EPA, and all company safety policies, rules, and regulationsAbility to work effectively as a team member in a fast-paced environment with strong work ethic, attention to detail, and root-cause problem-solvingStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work overtime, both planned and unplanned, including during emergency situationsAbility to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including heat and cold, while maintaining a clean and orderly work area 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. From Fortune Magazine. © 2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.