Lead - Caster

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safety first attitude and hold the crew accountable for the same attitude and behavior
• Ensure that the crew is producing the best quality bar as possible
• Maintain a continuous focus on cost and ways to decrease waste and cost
• Communicate key shift information, production issues, and opportunities with operators and appropriate personnel
• Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on productivity, uptime, and lead-time reduction while holding employees accountable and clearly communicating expectations
• Monitor daily staffing needs, coordinate coverage, and operate mobile equipment such as forklifts and yard trucks
• Operate and perform cross-functional machine tasks to support workflow flexibility while ensuring machines operate per established procedures
• Participate in CMC Safety Programs and proactively uphold the CMC Safety Culture
• Train team members on relevant equipment and maintain a clean, orderly work area and equipment
• Work with melt shop personnel in the operation, monitoring, and performance of equipment including the caster, furnace, cranes, ladle furnace, and related systems

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years department experience in a hands on environment
• Basic knowledge of computers and MS Office programs – Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• Ability to operate fork lift and overhead crane required
• Ability to use measuring devices (tapes, micrometer, inside outside calipers, etc)
• Ability to follow OSHA, EPA, and all company safety policies, rules, and regulations
• Ability to work effectively as a team member in a fast-paced environment with strong work ethic, attention to detail, and root-cause problem-solving
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work overtime, both planned and unplanned, including during emergency situations
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including heat and cold, while maintaining a clean and orderly work area

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience is required
• Associates Degree preferred