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Automation Specialist

Commercial Metals

Automation Specialist

Location: Cayce, SC, US, 29033 Group: North American Steel Group 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, 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

Proficient in database management and programming Assist in maintaining Variable Frequency Drives, Programmable Logic Controllers, Instrumentation, Process computers and related equipment Able to program SQL and Crystal Reports; Siemen's 7 PLC and Intouch-Wonderware Ability to maintain and modify Graphical User Interface Programs (HMI) Through understanding of Level II system interfaces with Level 1 PLC systems, the OWS, HMI's and SAP Proactively seek new automation solutions to improve consistency and efficiency Ability to communicate effectively with appropriate departments/individuals General knowledge of Steel Mill Process

What You'll Need

Minimum 2 years of Level II Process Automation experience 2-year degree or extensive military training in a related technical discipline and 4-years of Level II Process Automation experience Steel industry experience is preferred Your Education Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline

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. From Fortune Magazine. © 2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.

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