Industrial Maintenance Mechanic — Steel Mill Operations

Join CMC as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

it’s what’s inside that counts

Compensation & Rewards

• Potential annual earnings: $60,000–$86,000
• Potential earnings reflect an annualized hourly rate that factors in shift differential, overtime, and an annual bonus; actual pay will vary.
• Starting hourly rate depends on experience.
• Hiring bonus: $5,000 paid within your first year of employment
• Shift premium: additional $3/hour for nights and weekends

Benefits That Start Day 1

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with low premiums
• PTO and vacation beginning your first day
• Competitive pay and performance bonuses
• Company-paid life and disability insurance plus a Lifestyle fund
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities

A Day in the Life

You’ll keep our metals manufacturing operation running at peak performance. From troubleshooting to precision repairs, your work ensures safe, reliable production across our mill.

• Champion the CMC Safety Programs; model safe behaviors and wear all required PPE.
• Diagnose root causes in mechanical and electro-mechanical systems using test equipment, hand tools, and your technical judgement.
• Execute, document, and close work orders using the SAP maintenance module; account for time, parts, and corrective actions.
• Interpret and apply mechanical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Select proper grades and sizes of bolts, pipe/tube, cable, and conductors.
• Inspect equipment, identify defects, and safely remove/replace components using hoists, overhead cranes, and power/hand tools.
• Leverage knowledge of bearings, power transmission, hydraulics/pneumatics, lubrication, welding, rigging, overhead cranes, gearboxes, and mobile equipment.
• Prepare clear maintenance reports, summarizing findings, trends, and recommendations.
• Consistently deliver quality workmanship and dependable completion of tasks.

Schedule & Environment

• Rotating shifts that include weekends and holidays.
• Work at heights and in hot/cold conditions with extended standing, walking, and bending.

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Minimum 5 years of field experience in heavy industrial operations and/or manufacturing (required).
• Experience with welding, cutting, fabrication, and equipment maintenance (preferred); 5+ years in these areas is ideal.
• Skill with precision measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, dial indicators).
• Strong attendance, flexibility, and follow-through.

Core Proficiencies

• PLC troubleshooting
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Industrial automation and equipment troubleshooting

Technologies You’ll Use

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Allen‑Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Conveyor systems

Why CMC

Whether you’re working from a control station, operating a crane, or supporting the melt shop, you’ll receive the training and team support to excel and grow your career.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.