Cardinal FG – Durant, a World Class glass manufacture is currently seeking an Industrial Electrician to join our team-based facility. Cardinal FG – Durant takes great pride in providing a behavioral based safety environment with a clean atmosphere. You must be able to troubleshoot, test, repair, install, and calibrate electric and electronic equipment on site. This position is a day shift but may include some weekends or after hours work. In a float glass manufacturing plant that runs 24/7, a Mechanical Engineer designs, installs, and provides support to the plant’s facilities, equipment, and production processes, and leads continuous improvement in the areas of quality, safety, reliability, and yield. The ME needs to demonstrate a solid work ethic through diligent effort, availability, physical involvement, good decision-making, effective troubleshooting, and completing projects that improve the facility. The ME functions as a member of the Engineering Department and works collaboratively with maintenance and production. The ME completes additional duties as requested by managers and others within the plant and may assist other plants. Essential Functions and Responsibilities • Support a 24/7 manufacturing process • Help the Engineering Department to reach Company goals. • Troubleshoot problems and repair equipment (spontaneous work) • Identify continuous improvement (planned projects) • Manage design system projects (planned work) • Train others on equipment (planned work) • Communicate information. • Collaborate with others. • Develop skills for the future Education/knowledge requirements • 4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field, such as physics. Emphasis in industrial systems, industrial controls, pneumatics, power transmission, linear motion systems, CAD Software, motors, synchronous drives, basic programming on robots, basic industrial electricity. • Know plant processes and equipment that support operations. Skills needed • Organizing and tracking data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions that define problems. • Reading, analyzing, and interpreting complex engineering documents and OSHA regulations. • Troubleshooting • Project Management • Leadership • MS Office applications: Word, Excel. • CAD software proficiency: AutoCAD and SolidWorks Physical requirements and equipment to use • Physical requirements include walking, climbing stairs, working in extreme temperatures, bending, lifting, working in confined space, working overhead, crawling. Must be able to wear respirator (pass pulmonary test). • Equipment to use includes computers, basic power tools, forklift, robotics. EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE • Competitive wage. • MONTHLY Profit Sharing program • 401(k) retirement plan • Comprehensive insurance package that includes: • * Health Insurance • Health Savings Account, with employer contribution match • Dental Insurance • Vision • Life and Disability Insurance • Paid Vacation and Float time • Paid Holidays • Onsite Cafeteria We are looking for candidates that work safely, have a strong work ethic, have a positive attitude, and work effectively and efficiently in a clean, team-based environment. Cardinal is an equal opportunity employer, smoke-free/tobacco-free, and drug free workplace. Upon hire, Cardinal Glass Industries uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new employees. Behaviors Preferred • Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them • Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group • Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well • Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Motivations Preferred • Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals • Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help • Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers • Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility • Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
See More Details >>Craft reliability in a place that builds the world Imagine starting your shift on the mill floor, stepping into a culture where safety is second nature and teamwork fuels every repair, adjustment, and improvement. As our Mechanical Reliability Technician, you’ll keep critical equipment running in a demanding steel manufacturing environment—diagnosing issues, planning fixes, and getting machinery back online quickly and safely. What a day might look like You walk the line, listen for changes in a gearbox, check vibration, and verify clearances with precision instruments. A crane call comes in—an unexpected stoppage. You isolate the fault, reference schematics, and pull the right components using hoists and overhead cranes. You document the corrective action in SAP, summarize trends for the crew, and button up the job with quality and safety at the forefront. What you’ll tackle • Champion our safety culture and actively participate in CMC Safety Programs; wear required PPE at all times. • Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components with test equipment, hand tools, and your technical know‑how to find root causes. • Leverage the SAP maintenance module to plan and record work, document time, and capture corrective actions. • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and schematics; identify grades/sizes of bolts, pipes, tubing, cables, and wires. • Inspect equipment, identify defects, and dismantle devices safely using hoists, overhead cranes, hand, and power tools. • Apply deep working knowledge across bearings, power transmission, hydraulics/pneumatics, lubrication, welding principles, rigging, overhead cranes, gearboxes, and mobile equipment operation. • Prepare clear maintenance reports, analyzing data and summarizing trends that drive reliability. • Deliver dependable attendance, meet quality expectations, and adapt to changing priorities. What you bring • Comfort standing, walking, bending, and working at heights for extended periods in extreme temperatures. • Proficiency with precision measurement instruments. • Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays. • Hands-on background in welding, cutting, fabrication, and equipment maintenance (1+ years preferred). • Field experience in heavy industrial operations and/or a manufacturing setting (1+ years preferred; 3+ years strongly preferred). • High School Diploma or GED required. Why join CMC CMC is a Fortune 500 leader in construction reinforcement and steel products. For more than a century we’ve helped build bridges, roadways, buildings, and infrastructure across the globe. Join a team of innovators and doers shaping a more sustainable industry and a stronger world. Day 1 rewards • 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 Ready to build what’s next? If you’re driven to solve tough maintenance challenges, keep production moving, and grow your skills with strong teammates and training support, we’re ready for you. Apply today and help move your career—and our world—forward. Equal Opportunity 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. About the Company: CMC - North America
See More Details >>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 • Answer and make emergency calls to make repairs on equipment • Demonstrate safe work practices and behaviors. Regularly inspect for, report, and correct unsafe or hazardous conditions. Actively participate in the site Safety Program • Demonstrate these skills and processes as training progresses by producing results independently or on a team, to undertake tasks as instructed while increasing overall contribution to the department • Work safely to prevent on the job injuries by following safety rules and regulations at all times including proper wearing of company PPE • Maintain communication with coworkers through two-way radio and hand signals • Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition • Observe, learn and understand a wide range of skills and processes while under the instruction of skilled technical personnel • Operate mobile equipment to lift and transport materials, including loaders, cranes, manlifts and forklift • Read and interpret condition reports, and/or repair orders. Communicate with necessary personnel for clarification of problems. May discuss preventative techniques to minimize future repairs • Test, troubleshoot, and repair equipment to maximize safe and productive operations • Understand all safety and environmental compliance standards, regulations and policies • Use a large array of hand and power tools, precision measuring instruments, and test equipment What You'll Need • Basic personal computer and corporate standard software skills (MS Word, Excel) are required • Depending on business needs or personal interest, apprentices may be placed on a 12-hour shift rotation (days and nights) • Exposure to heat, dust fumes and mists, uneven surfaces, loud noise, heights, confined spaces, poor lighting conditions, material, products and by-products associated with the manufacturing of steel • Good interpersonal and communication skills are required • Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are required • Knowledge/experience in a Computerized Maintenance Management System is a plus • Must be a self-starter with the ability to follow directions and work in a team environment with minimal supervision • Must be dedicated to learning the trade and willing to put in the extra time and effort to build knowledge and gain experience • Must be proficient in at least one of the basic crafts of electrician, millwright, fabricator, welder, or vehicle mechanic • Must manage time appropriately, meeting hard deadlines • Required to climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding to access elevations, able to crouch for periods of time, push, pull, lift and turn while carrying tools, material and equipment in various parts of the facility 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. From Fortune Magazine. © 2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Durant, OK, typically begins with a structured apprenticeship, which blends hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in the mechanical trade last about three to four years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 361,000 mechanical trade professionals nationwide, with wages averaging around $999 per week in Durant, OK. The job outlook is promising, with an expected 11% growth from 2023 to 2033. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like HireLevel help aspiring mechanical trade professionals find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $56,000 annually for experienced professionals.
