Production Operator - 3pm-1:30am

About the Role

Nucor Rebar Fabrication Midwest is seeking a team member to bend, cut, bundle, and load reinforcing steel bars in accordance with customer orders. This role operates within North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, known for innovative sustainability practices and a culture built on personal connections and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Unload trailers and store material in storage bins
• Operate a shearing machine to cut reinforcing steel bars to specific lengths
• Operate a bending machine to bend reinforcing steel bars to specified shape
• Operate overhead crane to move, assemble and select material to be fabricated or shipped
• Operate Fabmatic machine that cuts and bends reinforcing steel bars to specified shapes
• Assemble and load orders onto trailers for shipping
• Operate power saw for cutting reinforcing steel bars to specified lengths
• Operate a spray gun in the application of epoxy touch up or reinforcing steel bars
• Maintain the shop or designated area in a clean and safe manner
• Assist other employees in any of the above tasks
• Other tasks as required by Supervisor

Safety

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future
• Must have a high school diploma, GED or local/state equivalent
• Must pass hair follicle drug screen, including THC
• Must be able to work overtime when required
• Must be able to work any shift
• Due to the operating conditions of the position, this is a safety sensitive position

Qualifications

• Must have basic math skills to be able to calculate bar measurements

Physical Demands

• Some heavy lifting may be necessary
• Working conditions can be noisy/dusty/hot/cold

Pay

• $20/hr plus $1.50 2nd shift differential plus weekly production bonus
• Average annual earnings potential: $60,000+
• Paid weekly with bonus and profit sharing

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance (available after 30 days)
• 401K and Roth accounts with company matching
• Profit sharing
• Pay-for-performance bonuses
• Paid Vacation – 3 weeks after 1 year
• Paid Holidays – 10 per year and 1 personal day
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement - $5,250/year for teammates, $2,625 for spouses
• Scholarship Program – every child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $4,000 per year
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Employee stock purchase plan – company matches 10% of your purchase
• Company provided uniforms and PPE
• Paid training
• Clearly defined career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities