Melt Shop Continuous Casting Team Lead

CMC • Durant, OK

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About The Position

Lead the Flow of Steel — Own the Caster Imagine starting your day in the heart of the melt shop, where you set the pace for safe, precise, and efficient casting. You rally the team, sync with furnace and ladle operations, and make sure each heat moves smoothly through start‑up, sequencing, and grade changes. When a ladle doesn’t free open, you’re hands‑on with burning procedures. As billets exit, you guide inspections and manage heat separations, all while keeping a sharp eye on quality metrics and production data. What You’ll Do Lead caster operations with a relentless focus on safety, quality, and throughput. Capture, maintain, and communicate caster production information and KPIs. Coordinate daily activities with Melt Shop partners to keep the line balanced. Assist with start‑ups, heat sequencing, and grade transitions alongside the run‑out operator. Support in burning non‑free opening ladles to maintain flow and safety. Oversee billet inspections and manage heat separations for traceability and quality. What You’ll Bring Comfort with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic computer skills. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Capability to stand for long periods; climb stairs/ladders; work at heights and in extreme heat; and wear a respirator. Consistent use of required Melt Shop PPE. Supervisory experience preferred. Education High School Diploma or GED preferred. Benefits That Start on Day 1 Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage with low employee cost Paid Time Off and Vacation from day one 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 Why CMC CMC is a Fortune 500® leader in construction reinforcement and steel products, supporting projects around the globe. For over a century, we’ve paired innovators and doers to solve tough problems in steelmaking and infrastructure — and we’re just getting started. Join us to build safer bridges, stronger buildings, and more sustainable communities. Ready to Build What’s Next? If meaningful work motivates you and you’re excited to grow, we’re ready for you. Apply today to move your career — and our world — forward.

Requirements

• Comfort with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic computer skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Capability to stand for long periods; climb stairs/ladders; work at heights and in extreme heat; and wear a respirator.
• Consistent use of required Melt Shop PPE.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead caster operations with a relentless focus on safety, quality, and throughput.
• Capture, maintain, and communicate caster production information and KPIs.
• Coordinate daily activities with Melt Shop partners to keep the line balanced.
• Assist with start‑ups, heat sequencing, and grade transitions alongside the run‑out operator.
• Support in burning non‑free opening ladles to maintain flow and safety.
• Oversee billet inspections and manage heat separations for traceability and quality.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage with low employee cost
• Paid Time Off and Vacation from day one
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees