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Commercial Metals Company

Melt Shop Helper

Sayreville, NJ · On-site

$15.50 - $19.75/hr

Understand start up, shutdown, and emergency procedures 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 ...

Commercial Metals Company

Melt Shop Helper

Sayreville, NJ

$15.50 - $19.75/hr

Understand start up, shutdown, and emergency procedures 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 ...

Commercial Metals Company

*Melt Shop Helper

Birmingham, AL

$14 - $17.75/hr

Understand start up, shutdown, and emergency procedures 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 ...

Commercial Metals Company

Melt Shop Helper AZ1

Mesa, AZ · On-site

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

Fill in as Scrap Crane Operator and Second Helper as needed * Replenish Melt Shop consumables ... Understand start up, shutdown, and emergency procedures * Perform other duties as assigned

Commercial Metals Company

Melt Shop Helper AZ1

Mesa, AZ · On-site

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

Fill in as Scrap Crane Operator and Second Helper as needed * Replenish Melt Shop consumables ... Understand start up, shutdown, and emergency procedures * Perform other duties as assigned

Commercial Metals Company

Melt Shop Helper AZ2

Mesa, AZ · On-site

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

Fill in as Scrap Crane Operator and Second Helper as needed * Effectively communicate with others ... Understand start up, shutdown, and emergency procedures * Ability to stand for duration of shift ...

Commercial Metals Company

Melt Shop Helper AZ2

Mesa, AZ · On-site

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

Fill in as Scrap Crane Operator and Second Helper as needed * Effectively communicate with others ... Understand start up, shutdown, and emergency procedures * Ability to stand for duration of shift ...

Commercial Metals Company

Melt Shop Helper

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$14 - $17.50/hr

Understand start up, shutdown, and emergency procedures 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 ...

Commercial Metals Company

Melt Shop Helper

Martinsburg, WV · On-site

$13.50 - $17/hr

Understand start up, shutdown, and emergency procedures * Assist Utility Operator and Assistant Furnace Operator with the exchanging of electrodes * Assist Utility Operator with filling alloy ...

Commercial Metals Company

Melt Shop Helper

Martinsburg, WV · On-site

$13.50 - $17/hr

Understand start up, shutdown, and emergency procedures * Assist Utility Operator and Assistant Furnace Operator with the exchanging of electrodes * Assist Utility Operator with filling alloy ...

The Greenery, Inc

Landscape Production Manager

Beaufort, SC · On-site

$64K - $74K/yr

Manage Morning Dispatch and End of Day shutdown * Help identify labor, equipment and subcontractor needs * Perform site audits and create "issues" to ensure high quality * Communicate with the Client ...

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How much do shutdown helper jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for shutdown helper in the United States is $17.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Shutdown Helpers?

Shutdown Helpers are workers who assist during industrial plant shutdowns, turnarounds, or maintenance periods, typically in industries such as oil and gas, power generation, or manufacturing. Their responsibilities include supporting skilled tradespeople, preparing work areas, handling tools and materials, cleaning, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Shutdown Helpers play a crucial role in making sure maintenance and repairs are completed efficiently and on schedule. The position is often temporary and requires adaptability, teamwork, and a strong focus on safety.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Shutdown Helper, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Shutdown Helper, you need basic mechanical aptitude, physical stamina, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with hand and power tools, adherence to safety protocols, and sometimes OSHA or site-specific certifications are typically required. Strong teamwork, communication skills, and reliability help you stand out in this role. These skills ensure efficient, safe, and timely support during plant maintenance shutdowns, minimizing downtime and promoting workplace safety.

What are the typical responsibilities of a Shutdown Helper during a plant shutdown project?

As a Shutdown Helper, your daily responsibilities often include assisting skilled tradespeople with equipment disassembly, cleaning, and transporting tools or materials around the site. You may also help set up safety barriers, maintain work areas, and ensure all supplies are stocked. The role is physically demanding and requires adherence to strict safety standards, as you’ll work closely with supervisors, technicians, and other helpers to ensure shutdown activities are completed efficiently and on schedule. Teamwork, reliability, and flexibility are essential, as schedules and tasks can change quickly during shutdown periods.

What is the difference between Shutdown Helper vs Maintenance Worker?

AspectShutdown HelperMaintenance Worker
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma, safety trainingHigh school diploma, technical certifications
Work EnvironmentIndustrial sites during shutdownsFactories, plants, facilities for ongoing maintenance
Employer & Industry UsagePower plants, manufacturing facilitiesVarious industries including manufacturing, utilities
Common Search & ComparisonYesNo

Shutdown Helpers assist during plant shutdowns, focusing on safety and basic tasks. Maintenance Workers perform ongoing repairs and upkeep. While both roles require safety training, Maintenance Workers typically have additional technical certifications. Shutdown Helpers are mainly involved during shutdown periods in industrial settings, whereas Maintenance Workers operate regularly to ensure equipment functionality.

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Melt Shop Helper

Melt Shop Helper

Commercial Metals Company

Sayreville, NJ • On-site

$15.50 - $19.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 hours ago

Commercial Metals Company rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 55 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

303rd of 521 rated manufacturers

Job description

it's what's inside that counts
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
  • Starting from $22.00
  • 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
  • Operation of mobile equipment: fork trucks and skid steers
  • Overhead remote crane operation
  • Responsible for checking and stocking production supplies
  • Responsible for following job standards and procedures for relevant tasks
  • 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
  • Understand start up, shutdown, and emergency procedures

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
  • Dependability in attendance, work completion, and flexibility to meet business needs
  • Must be able to learn quickly and multitask
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Work on a rotating shift which may include weekends and holidays

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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