Lab and Calibration Coordinator

Nucor Corporation; Apple Grove (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disabilty

401K and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Pay-for-performance bonuses

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Scholarships and more

Job summary

Nucor Steel West Virginia LLC in Apple Grove, WV is seeking a Lab & Calibration Coordinator to manage etch testing, calibration, and lab support within the Technical Services team. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and adherence to national standards.

You will maintain calibration systems, support galvanizing lab activities, and ensure data integrity across tests and documentation in a steel production environment.#{nbsp}

Qualifications

• Technical certificate or associate degree in an industrial, mechanical, metallurgical, metrology, chemistry or laboratory field.
• Experience with slab sample preparation and etching.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform macro-etch testing and slab sample preparation.
• Maintain calibration programs and traceability to national standards (NIST).
• Support Galvanizing Lab operations and preventive maintenance of lab equipment.
• Record data accurately in Nucor systems and ensure traceability.
• Follow ASTM/ISO procedures and escalate anomalies as needed.
• On‑call schedule outside regular hours as required.

Skills

Safety mindset

Attention to detail

Education

Technical certificate or associate degree (industrial, mechanical, metallurgical, metrology, chemistry, or laboratory-related field)

Tools

Calibration software

Job description

Division: Nucor Steel West Virginia LLC
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 Lab & Calibration Coordinator. The Lab & Calibration Coordinator is a multi-skilled position within the Technical Services team that encompasses etch testing, calibration and metrology of all laboratory equipment, and support of galvanizing laboratory operations. In the etch and calibration portions of the role, the technician performs macro-etch testing and slab sample preparation. Maintains a structured calibration program that keeps all measurement and test equipment accurate and traceable to national standards. In the galvanizing portion of the role, the technician supports lab operations – maintaining equipment and consumables, and handling documentation.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Safety & Culture

• Demonstrate commitment to Nucor's safety values in all activities.
• Follow all PPE, LOTOTO, lab safety, SDS, fume hood, and chemical hygiene requirements when handling, mixing, storing, and disposing of acids, etchants, and reagents.
• Maintain clean, organized, hazard-free work areas (5S) and immediately address unsafe conditions.

Etch Lab Testing

• Section slab specimens using band saws and prepare samples for etching through milling, labeling, and staging.
• Perform hot-acid and cold-etch macro-etch testing.
• Identify and rate macrostructure conditions, including center segregation, porosity, cracks, and inclusions.
• Prepare, maintain, and control etchant solutions and reagents to established concentrations.

Calibration & Metrology

• Maintain and execute laboratory calibration programs and schedules.
• Perform, coordinate, and document calibration and verification of measurement and test equipment.
• Ensure measurement traceability to NIST/national standards using certified reference materials, gauge blocks, standard weights, and reference instruments.
• Label equipment with calibration status; identify, tag, and quarantine out-of-tolerance equipment.
• Evaluate and communicate the impact of out-of-tolerance findings on previously reported results (reverse traceability).
• Support MSA activities, including Gauge R&R studies, and coordinate third-party/OEM calibration services.

Galvanizing Lab Support

• Support Galvanizing Operations in verifying completion of routine maintenance and cleaning activities.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and calibration activities with operations and approved suppliers.

Equipment, Maintenance & Consumables

• Perform routine inspections, cleaning, and basic preventive maintenance of etch lab equipment.
• Support inspection, verification, calibration, and maintenance activities performed by Galv Lab operators.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels of consumables, reagents, acids, and calibration standards for the Etch and Galv Labs.
• Report equipment issues or abnormal performance to the Lab Lead or Supervisor.

Testing & Data Integrity

• Accurately record sample information, test results, and calibration data in Nucor systems.
• Maintain calibration records, certificates, equipment histories, and sample/result traceability in NMS.
• Follow applicable ASTM, ISO, and internal procedures, including ASTM E381, E340, and E112.
• Escalate abnormal or questionable results to the Lab Lead or Supervisor.

The position is assigned to a Monday–Friday day shift and includes participation in a rotating on‑call schedule. On‑call responsibilities may require remote access or on‑site response outside of standard work hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.

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

• Technical certificate or associate degree (industrial, mechanical, metallurgical, metrology, chemistry, or laboratory-related field)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with slab sample preparation and etching
• Experience with calibration, metrology, or measurement systems analysis (MSA/Gauge R&R)
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 9001, or IATF 16949 quality systems
• Exposure to manufacturing or steel processes and lab or quality testing environments
• Familiarity with computers, calibration software, and data entry systems
• Ability to work safely in a steel mill environment (heat, noise, heavy equipment)

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