Mechanical Assembler I - 1st shift

About the role

Welcome to Nucor, North America’s largest steel and steel products manufacturer. Our culture emphasizes personal connections, teamwork, safety, efficiency, and innovation. The Mechanical Assembler I is responsible for the final assembly of doors according to the daily production schedule, reviewing work instructions and bills of materials via i‑Pad, staging, prepping, and assembling components.

Responsibilities

• Perform final assemblies of door orders and manufactured parts per the daily production schedule.
• Read and follow blueprints, work orders, and other instructions to build and assemble parts accurately and timely.
• Pull stock components (small parts, hardware, and weldments).
• Attach motor, chain, straps, or other components as required by the bill of materials.
• Ensure quality and accuracy of manufactured parts.
• Clean and properly mark final assemblies.
• Inspect final assemblies and move them to the staging area.
• Keep the work area clean and organized.
• Monitor stock levels.
• Troubleshoot issues that may arise.
• Uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to work the 4‑10 schedule (Monday‑Thursday, 4:30 am – 3:00 pm).
• Strong mechanical assembly background.
• Ability to read and interpret reports, work instructions, and blueprints.
• High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to lift 50‑85 pounds frequently.
• Ability to squat, kneel, and stand frequently.
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency with a standard tape measure and other measuring tools.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence.
• Effective presentation skills in one‑on‑one and small‑group settings.
• Basic arithmetic skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, rates, ratios, percentages) and ability to interpret bar graphs.
• Problem‑solving ability in situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (desired).
• Two to four years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift.
• Some electrical assembly experience.

Benefits

• Profit‑Sharing (10% of Nucor’s pre‑tax earnings contributed annually; 6‑year average 19.88% of eligible earnings).
• Annual Profit‑Sharing Bonus.
• 401K program with company match.
• Paid maternity & paternity leave.
• Paid time off, 11 paid holidays, 1 personal day.
• Short‑term disability/sick pay.
• Zero‑deductible medical & dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Teladoc (free virtual access to medical, dermatology, and mental health professionals).
• No‑cost physical therapy & wellness programs.
• Nucor stock purchase plan with company match.

Schedule

4‑10 shift, Monday – Thursday, 4:30 am – 3:00 pm.