Hot Rolling Mill Operator — Bar & QTB Line

CMC•Birmingham, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A day in this role You arrive to the mill floor and review the current bar running across the bed. You check the physicals and make sure speed and QTB settings align. When the line pauses, you jump into action to prep for pass and box changes, handle minor repairs, and coordinate with teammates. Throughout the shift, you move material safely by forklift and overhead crane, watch costs and scrap, and keep customers in mind with every decision you make. What you will do Monitor bar condition on the bed and understand how physical properties connect to line speed and QTB parameters Use downtime wisely to stage and execute pass changes, box swaps, and repair tasks Relentlessly look for ways to cut waste and control costs Champion outstanding customer service in every interaction Partner closely with your crew; communicate and collaborate to keep production flowing Push for excellence and continuous improvement each shift What you bring At least 1 year of hands-on experience in a rolling mill Proficiency operating a forklift and an overhead crane Willingness to work a rotating schedule, including weekends and holidays Basic computer literacy, including Outlook, Excel, and Word Ability to read and use measuring tools such as tapes, micrometers, and inside/outside calipers Strong multitasking skills; follow-through on assigned tasks and directions Team-first mindset with safety as the foundation Ability to follow supervisory instructions in a timely, safe manner Reliability, respect for others, and personal accountability Comfort working in an industrial setting with fluctuating temperatures Education High school diploma or GED preferred Benefits from day one Medical, vision, and dental coverage starting on day 1 with low employee cost Paid time off and vacation beginning on day 1 401(k) with 4.5% company match $500 company-paid annual lifestyle benefit Competitive pay with bonus opportunities Company-paid life and disability insurance Employee stock purchase plan Training and advancement opportunities Why CMC CMC is a Fortune 500 leader in construction reinforcement and steel products, supporting projects across the globe. For over a century, we have brought together innovators and doers to solve complex reinforcement challenges—and we are just getting started. If you want to help build and sustain the bridges, roads, buildings, and infrastructure that connect communities—and grow your career while doing it—join CMC. Apply today and help move our world forward.

Requirements

At least 1 year of hands-on experience in a rolling mill
Proficiency operating a forklift and an overhead crane
Willingness to work a rotating schedule, including weekends and holidays
Basic computer literacy, including Outlook, Excel, and Word
Ability to read and use measuring tools such as tapes, micrometers, and inside/outside calipers
Strong multitasking skills; follow-through on assigned tasks and directions
Team-first mindset with safety as the foundation
Ability to follow supervisory instructions in a timely, safe manner
Reliability, respect for others, and personal accountability
Comfort working in an industrial setting with fluctuating temperatures

Responsibilities

Monitor bar condition on the bed and understand how physical properties connect to line speed and QTB parameters
Use downtime wisely to stage and execute pass changes, box swaps, and repair tasks
Relentlessly look for ways to cut waste and control costs
Champion outstanding customer service in every interaction
Partner closely with your crew; communicate and collaborate to keep production flowing
Push for excellence and continuous improvement each shift