Production Operator

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 is part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering career opportunities and stability within a culture built on personal connections, teamwork, and safety.

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 assigned by Supervisor

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 adhere to Nucor's safety programs and standards
• Demonstrate conduct consistent with Nucor's vision and values
• Must be able to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times

Physical Demands

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

Schedule & Special Demands

• Due to the operating conditions of the position, this is a safety sensitive position
• Must be able to work overtime when required
• Must be able to work any shift

Benefits

• Paid Weekly with Bonus and Profit Sharing
• Clearly defined career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities
• Paid Training
• Company provided uniforms and PPE
• Paid Vacation – 3 weeks after 1 year
• Paid Holidays – 10 per year and 1 personal day
• 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
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision after 30 days
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Company matching 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase plan – we match 10% of your purchase