Crane Operator - Scrap

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.

Benefits

• 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

About the role

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 primary responsibility of the individual will be supplying the furnace with scrap using a cab-operated overhead crane.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the CMC Safety Programs and proactively uphold the CMC Safety Culture
• Exercise care to select and load scrap in accordance with heat requirements and established charge conveyor loading procedures to meet furnace requirements and prevent damage to the conveyor
• Basic understanding of crane hand signals and communications
• 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
• Responsible for daily housekeeping duties including but not limited to immediate work area
• Troubleshoot work-related problems using job knowledge, experience, and by communicating with others
• Understand start-up, shutdown, and emergency procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 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
• Basic computer skills
• Dependability in attendance, work completion, and flexibility to meet business needs
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Work on a rotating shift which may include weekends and holidays
• Ability to work overtime as required, including planned schedules and unplanned emergency situations

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED preferred