Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Location: Salem, VA, US, 24153 Group: Precast Division: Maintenance

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 and 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

• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on machinery, equipment, and plant facilities
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to identify and resolve issues
• Assist in installation, setup, and calibration of new or repaired equipment
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, including service logs and parts inventory
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and environmental standards
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to quickly resolve equipment issues and minimize downtime

What You'll Need

• 1-3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience with automated or computerized manufacturing equipment preferred
• Strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting skills in an industrial or recycling environment
• Knowledge of maintenance tools, equipment, and safety procedures
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints
• Basic computer skills for work orders, maintenance tracking, and reporting
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to regulatory standards

Your Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Technical college diploma in electrical or mechanical discipline 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.