CNC Operator - 1st shift

Nucor Corporation; Town of Hartford (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Profit sharing

Bonuses

Job summary

Nucor, North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, is seeking a CNC Operator in Hartford, WI. You will set up and operate CNC milling machines, follow detailed work instructions, and ensure parts meet quality specs while maintaining production efficiency.

Join a safety‑driven culture with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth in a manufacturing environment that emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 6 months to 5 years related experience.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short memos, and write simple correspondence.
• Ability to operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other lifting equipment.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group settings.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize daily workload to accommodate production schedule.
• Transport parts from racking and staging area utilizing a forklift.
• Safely operate an Up Cut saw to cut parts to sizes.
• Load CNC programs into machine consoles by entering preprogrammed machine instructions.
• Review specifications to determine setup procedures and machining sequences.
• Observe machine operations to detect malfunctions or questionable conditions.
• Perform detailed inspection of manufactured parts to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Mark and stage completed parts for the assembly process.
• Perform routine machine maintenance including cleaning and lubrication.

Skills

1st shift

Teamwork

Forklift operation

Hand/power tools

Reading/writing basics

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CNC Milling Machine

Forklift

Overhead Crane

Measuring Tools

Job description

Other Available Locations: N/A

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Basic Job Functions

Job Details

Division: Rytec Corporation

Location: Hartford, WI, United States

The CNC Operator is responsible for setting up and operating CNC milling machines based on the specifications stated in the bill of materials and work instructions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plan and organize daily workload to accommodate production schedule.
• Transport parts from racking and staging area utilizing a forklift.
• Safely operate an Up Cut saw in order to cut parts to sizes.
• Properly mark and stage cut parts on carts used to supply the CNC milling operations.
• Review specification to determine setup procedures, dimensions, and machining sequences required to manufacture parts.
• Load CNC programs into machine consoles by entering preprogrammed machine instructions.
• Observe machine operations to detect malfunctions or questionable conditions.
• Perform detailed inspection of manufactured parts to ensure conformance to specifications while striving to maintain production goals in terms of cycle time, quantity, and quality.
• Mark and stage completed parts for the assembly process.
• Perform routine machine maintenance including cleaning up and lubrication.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Ability to work 1st shift schedule of Monday – Thursday 4:30am – 3:00pm.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other lifting equipment.
• Requires operating hand tools, power tools and pneumatic tools, general fabrication tools, and various measuring devices.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and/or other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two digits numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to squat, kneel and stand frequently.
• Work in an enviroment where there is exposure to dust/dirt frequently and fumes, vapors and mists occasionally.
• This position is in a manufacturing environment where the noise level is high.

Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); six months to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace