Hot Mill Metallurgist

Nucor Corporation; West Virginia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Pay-for-performance bonuses

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Scholarships

Job summary

Nucor Steel West Virginia in Apple Grove, WV, is seeking a Hot Mill Metallurgist to develop and implement practices that enhance safety, product quality, efficiency, and cost performance. You will collaborate with customers, production teams, and technical personnel to ensure customer requirements are met while advancing hot rolled product development.

This state-of-the-art facility in Mason County near the Ohio River will produce up to 3 million tons per year, with a strong emphasis on safety,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related engineering discipline.
• 1–3 years of flat rolled sheet experience.
• Knowledge of hot rolling processes and steel product development.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety culture and uphold safety policies.
• Review inquiries to determine mill capability and product feasibility.
• Lead corrective actions and investigations with customers and internal teams.
• Drive development and continuous improvement of hot rolled products.
• Ensure products meet customer requirements and quality standards.
• Analyze production and quality data to identify process improvements.
• Support metallurgical troubleshooting across manufacturing processes.

Skills

Safety

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related engineering

Job description

Location: Apple Grove, WV, United States

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:

Nucor Steel West Virginia is seeking a Hot Mill Metallurgist to join our team. This role is responsible for developing and implementing practices that improve safety, product quality, operational efficiency, and cost performance. The successful candidate will work closely with customers, production teams, and technical personnel to ensure customer requirements are met while supporting the continued development of hot rolled products.

Responsibilities:

• Promote and support Nucor's safety culture by demonstrating a commitment to the safety of self and others.
• Review customer inquiries and specifications to determine mill capability and product feasibility.
• Lead and support customer and internal corrective action investigations and resolutions.
• Drive the development, qualification, and continuous improvement of hot rolled products.
• Ensure products meet customer requirements and quality standards.
• Analyze production and quality data to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Support metallurgical troubleshooting and problem-solving efforts throughout the manufacturing process.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

Nucor Steel West Virginia's is a new state-of-the-art sheet steel mill that will produce up to 3 million tons per year once fully operational. This advanced manufacturing facility is located in Mason County, along the Ohio River in close proximity to both Huntington and Charleston, WV.

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:

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related engineering discipline.
• One (1) to three (3) years of flat rolled sheet experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of hot rolling processes and steel product development.
• Experience in steel manufacturing, process metallurgy, or quality systems.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Nucor is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and a drug-free workplace