Industrial Mechanic Apprentice

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

• Answer and make emergency calls to make repairs on equipment
• Demonstrate safe work practices and behaviors. Regularly inspect for, report, and correct unsafe or hazardous conditions. Actively participate in the site Safety Program
• Maintain communication with coworkers through two-way radio and hand signals
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
• Operate mobile equipment to lift and transport materials, including loaders, cranes, manlifts and forklift
• Test, troubleshoot, and repair equipment to maximize safe and productive operations
• Support troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues

What You'll Need

• Basic personal computer and corporate standard software skills (MS Word, Excel) are required
• Exposure to heat, dust fumes and mists, uneven surfaces, loud noise, heights, confined spaces, poor lighting conditions, material, products and by-products associated with the manufacturing of steel
• Good interpersonal and communication skills are required
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are required
• Knowledge/experience in a Computerized Maintenance Management System is a plus
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to follow directions and work in a team environment with minimal supervision
• Must be dedicated to learning the trade and willing to put in the extra time and effort to build knowledge and gain experience
• Must be proficient in at least one of the basic crafts of electrician, millwright, fabricator, welder, or vehicle mechanic
• Must manage time appropriately, meeting hard deadlines
• Normal work hours are days, Monday to Friday, with extended hours as required to meet project deadlines or resulting from periods of peak workload
• Required to climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding to access elevations, able to crouch for periods of time, push, pull, lift and turn while carrying tools, material and equipment in various parts of the facility
• Strong interest in mechanical and electrical systems
• Ability to work with exposure to extremes in temperature, chemical, dust fumes and mists, uneven surfaces, loud noise, elevated work areas, and confined spaces
• Willingness to work a rotating shift, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, and stand for extended periods of time
• Basic knowledge of tools and equipment used in industrial maintenance is preferred
• Willingness to learn, follow instructions, and adhere to safety standards

Your Education

• A High School Diploma or GED is required