Lab Technician - NSSEA

Nucor Corporation; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K plan

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Job summary

Nucor Corporation's Seattle division is seeking a Met Lab Tech to safely operate lab and testing equipment and to test samples per established plans.

You will work 12-hour rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays, with overtime eligibility and a ROA-based bonus. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and precision in materials testing within a steel manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with quality inspections preferred.
• Mechanical ability and safety awareness required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating machines (saw, grinder, Impact Machine, CNC mill, bend test, etching acid bath, Tensile Machine).
• Gathering, organizing, recording, preparing and testing all samples as specified by testing plans.
• Maintaining calibration of test equipment as required by company policies and specifications.

Skills

Quality inspections

MetLab experience

Safety oriented

CNC/Testing gear

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 year associate degree

Tools

CNC mill

Dial calipers

Job description

Job Details

Division: Nucor Steel Seattle, Inc.

Location: Seattle, WA, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

About 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.
• Profit sharing percentage = 15.29% (10 year average)
• This position is eligible for comprehensive Nucor benefits including annual bonuses, tuition assistance, employee stock purchase program discount and match, 401(k) match, service awards, paid time off, and profit sharing.

Compensation

• Pay Rate: $28.81-$40.54 / hour (Pay Grade 14-21) plus ROA Bonus
• This role is eligible for overtime and the Nucor Steel Return on Assets (ROA) bonus. This annual bonus is based on the financial performance of the division.
• Nucor Steel Seattle Return on Assets bonus average over the last 5 years: 27.29%

Basic Job Functions

The responsibilities of the Met Lab Tech include but are not limited to:

• Safely operating machines (saw, grinder, Impact Machine, CNC mill, bend test, etching acid bath, and Tensile Machine)
• Gathering, organizing, recording, preparing and testing all samples as specified by the testing plans and other testing procedures in a timely and accurate manner
• Assisting the team in maintaining test and measurement equipment within calibration as required by company policies and/or specifications referenced in customer orders
• Safely performing maintenance tasks related to the area equipment
• Providing support to other team members in the Met Lab area
• Maintaining a clean and safe work area; entering data into computer system
• Participating in all training and developmental programs
• Learning the duties of the chemistry and tensil lab positions and filling in as needed

Nucor teammates are expected to participate in and promote an atmosphere of cooperation and teamwork. 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

• High school diploma or equivalent
• The ability to lift 50 lbs to a height of 42" on a daily basis
• Willingness and ability to work 12-hr rotating shifts incl. nights, weekends and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 year associate degree or college degree in a related field
• Experience with quality inspections including micrometers and dial calipers
• Experience with ASTM steel standards and testing methods
• Mechanical ability and software proficiency
• Experience with OES (Optical Emission Spectroscopy)

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

Nearest Major Market: Seattle