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Commercial Metals Company

SCRAP INSPECTOR

Mesa, AZ

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Inspect shipments of scrap to ensure material meets specifications and is free from environmental hazards in accordance with scrap acceptance policy * Assist maintenance personnel when requested ...

Commercial Metals Company

SCRAP INSPECTOR

Mesa, AZ · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Inspect shipments of scrap to ensure material meets specifications and is free from environmental hazards in accordance with scrap acceptance policy * Assist maintenance personnel when requested ...

SA Recycling

Equipment Operator

Glendale, AZ

$19 - $25.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Operate a various heavy equipment to load and unload scrap metal and debris in preparation for processing or shipping. * Determine load weights and verify against lifting capacities to prevent ...

SA Recycling

Equipment Operator

Glendale, AZ · On-site

$19 - $25.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Operate a various heavy equipment to load and unload scrap metal and debris in preparation for processing or shipping. * Determine load weights and verify against lifting capacities to prevent ...

Outlast

Procurement Specialist - Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, AZ · Remote

$65K - $100K/yr

Buy scrap aluminum. Source, negotiate, and purchase material at volumes and pricing that meet our targets. This is the core of the job. * Build supplier relationships. Identify, qualify, and onboard ...

Integrity Trade Services

Production Laborer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$18.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Clean and dispose of scrap bracing, cardboard, strapping, and other materials * Sort, pack, and participate in inventory counts * Stack skids or pallets in designated areas * Use tools such as ...

Aerotek

Quality Technician

Tempe, AZ

$17.50 - $23.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Analyze scrap, rework, and defect trends, and lead reduction projects to improve yield and reduce cost of poor quality. * Collaborate closely with production, engineering, and other cross-functional ...

KINEMATICS LLC

Quality Tech

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$23 - $27/hr

Scrap/rework attributable to incoming or process issues. * Internal and customer escapes (PPM, incidents). Qualifications: * Technical degree, associate degree. * High school diploma or equivalent ...

Kinematics

Quality Tech

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$17.75 - $24/hr

Scrap/rework attributable to incoming or process issues. * Internal and customer escapes (PPM, incidents). Qualifications: * Technical degree, associate degree. * High school diploma or equivalent ...

KINEMATICS LLC

Quality Tech

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$23 - $27/hr

Scrap/rework attributable to incoming or process issues. * Internal and customer escapes (PPM, incidents). Qualifications: * Technical degree, associate degree. * High school diploma or equivalent ...

Linde

Maintenance & Repair Technician I

Kingman, AZ

You are expected to repair cylinder neck leaks and safety leaks, and inspect cylinders to identify and scrap defective units * Paint cylinders and maintain cleanliness and light maintenance of the ...

Herbally Yours Inc

Packaging Production Operator

Gilbert, AZ · On-site

$16.75 - $20.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Deposit scrap materials in appropriate location * Operate box taper, sealers, and other machinery in the packaging area * Place and remove bottles onto and off of conveyors * Start equipment at the ...

Bull Moose Tube

Material Handler - Casa Grande

Casa Grande, AZ · On-site

$16 - $19.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Empties scrap hoppers at each mill during shift * Band and haul off mill scrap from each mill during shift * Assists with moving tooling racks to mill for changeovers * Understands the different pipe ...

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SCRAP INSPECTOR

Commercial Metals Company

Mesa, AZ

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Commercial Metals Company rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 56 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

294th of 540 rated manufacturers

Job description

it's what's inside that counts

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There's more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it's the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

  • Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
  • Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
  • 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 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
  • Inspect shipments of scrap to ensure material meets specifications and is free from environmental hazards in accordance with scrap acceptance policy
  • Assist maintenance personnel when requested/needed
  • Participate in the CMC Safety Programs and proactively uphold the CMC Safety Culture
  • Effectively communicate with others about possible production issues, concerns, and needs
  • Ensure equipment inspection reports are filled out each shift
  • Perform minor/routine maintenance or repairs as needed without the assistance of maintenance personnel
  • Responsible for continuous improvement such as suggesting improvements in work methods and procedures
  • Responsible for daily housekeeping duties including but not limited to immediate work area
  • Troubleshoot work related problems using job knowledge, experience, and by communicating with others
What You'll Need
  • Ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment, with excellent strong work ethic, attention to detail, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work with exposure to extremes in temperature, chemical, dust fumes and mists, uneven surfaces, loud noise, elevated work areas, and confined spaces
  • Basic computer skills
  • Dependability in attendance, work completion, and flexibility to meet business needs
  • Must be able to learn quickly and multitask
  • Ability to work overtime as required, including planned schedules and unplanned emergency situations
  • Ability to lift to 50 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, and stand for extended periods of time
  • Ability to stand for duration of shift; frequent physical activity such as walking, climbing stairs or reaching to work with equipment throughout the entire shift
Your Education
  • High School Diploma or GED preferred

We are CMC, a Fortune 500 company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We've built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years - and we're just getting started.

If you're ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you're ready to join CMC. Apply today and start moving your career - and our world - forward. Let's build a better world!

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.

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