Entry-Level Lab Technician: Safety-Driven Metals Testing

Nucor Corporation; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K & Roth

Profit sharing

Bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Job summary

Nucor Steel West Virginia is seeking an Entry-Level Laboratory Technician to support lab operations, sample handling, and basic testing across chemical, mechanical, metallography, and process labs. This role focuses on learning foundational lab processes and progressing through structured training milestones under supervision.

The position emphasizes safety, data integrity, and timely test results to assist production decisions. Overtime and a rotating schedule may apply as needed.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent lab experience.
• Strong commitment to safety practices and PPE.
• Ability to learn and follow structured training milestones.

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory operations and sample handling under supervision.
• Assist in routine testing across chemical, mechanical, metallography labs.
• Record results accurately in lab systems and ensure traceability.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and keep work areas organized.

Skills

Lab operations

Safety culture

Data integrity

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Spectrometer prep

Sample preparation

Job description

Nucor Steel West Virginia is seeking an Entry-Level Laboratory Technician to support lab operations, sample handling, and basic testing across chemical, mechanical, metallography, and process labs. This role focuses on learning foundational lab processes and progressing through structured training milestones under supervision.

The position emphasizes safety, data integrity, and timely test results to assist production decisions. Overtime and a rotating schedule may apply as needed.