Lead Caster Operator

Nucor; Blytheville (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Nucor is seeking a Lead Caster Operator for its Blytheville facility. The role emphasizes safety, leadership, and oversight of melting and casting operations. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and possess strong communication and teamwork skills. Nucor offers competitive benefits and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance

401K and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Pay-for-performance bonuses

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Scholarships

Qualifications

• 3 years melting and/or casting experience required.
• Preferred prior leadership experience in melting or casting.

Responsibilities

• Focus on safety for the entire team and oversee melting and casting operations.
• Ensure production process meets capacity demands and quality standards.
• Lead team in maintenance of equipment for efficient operations.

Skills

Leadership Presence and Courage

Communication

Teamwork

Judgment/Decision Making

Production and Processing

Business Acumen

Job description

Job Details

Division: Nucor Yamato Steel

Location: Blytheville, AR, 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:

The Lead Caster Operator will be expected to create focus on safety for the entire NYS team, support the direction of our melting and casting operations, oversee the production process to ensure capacity demands and quality standards are met, help the casting team develop, and effectively manage projects that improve our casting operation. This person will also lead the team to safely conduct reactive and preventive maintenance of equipment to ensure efficient operations. This position will be required to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. 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 Requirements:

3 Years Melting and/or Casting experience

Detailed Selection Criteria:

Leadership Presence and Courage Willingness and confidence to have immediate and direct conversations on critical alignment issues such as teamwork, building relationships, initiating and supporting change, and production process issues that arise. This includes the willingness to face adversity and conflict head on.

Communication The ability to give full attention to what others are saying and communicating information so that others will understand.

Teamwork Working as part of a coordinated effort with others to achieve a common goal.

Judgment/Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Production and Processing Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Business Acumen General business knowledge and an understanding of how Nucor makes money.

Preferences:

Prior leadership experience in Melting or Casting

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace