Fitter - 2nd and 3rd Shift

Nucor Corporation; La Crosse (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

Profit Sharing

Bonuses

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Stock Program

Scholarships

Job summary

Nucor Lacrosse, VA facility is seeking a skilled welder to join our shop floor. You will weld structural parts per drawings, operate grinders and drills, and perform inspections to ensure weld quality and safety on the shop floor.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K and profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, stock program, and parental leave. Pay rate: $17.96–$18.98 per hour; closing date: 2026-10-05.

Qualifications

• Experience welding structural steel per drawings.
• Ability to follow safety policies and housekeeping standards.
• Strong communication to coordinate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Weld structural steel parts per drawings.
• Operate grinder to finish welds.
• Operate flip rite.
• Operate transfers.
• Operate magnetic drill.
• Visually inspect welds for quality and completeness.
• Communicate safety, quality, and efficiency concerns with teams.

Skills

Safety compliance

Welding

Grinding

Machine operation

Inspection

Communication

Tools

Flip Rite

Magnetic Drill

Job description

Job Details

Division: Nucor Building Systems South Carolina

Location: Lacrosse, VA, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Pay Rate and Closing Date

Pay Rate: $17.96 - $18.98

Closing Date: 10/05/2026

Welcome to Nucor

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.

Benefits

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

• 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.
• Welding steel structural parts as specified per drawing or print.
• Operating grinder to prepare and finish welds.
• Operating flip rite.
• Operating transfers.
• Operating magnetic drill.
• Full visual inspection of part ensuring all welds are in place and properly applied.
• Effectively communicating with upstream and downstream to address safety, quality and efficiency issues/concerns.

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