Metallurgist II - Process

Nucor Corporation; Darlington (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Performance bonuses

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Scholarships

Job summary

Nucor Steel South Carolina in Darlington, SC is seeking an early to mid-career Metallurgist for a technical role focused on process and product metallurgy. You will drive improvements across the facility, address complex material challenges, and support customers with metallurgical solutions.

The role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and collaboration with technical service teams. Some travel to support projects may be required; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Metallurgy, Material Science, or a related engineering or scientific discipline.

Responsibilities

• Direct process/product metallurgy work.
• Lead product/process improvements and problem-solving projects.
• Address customer complaints and claims resolution; support training and technical service.

Skills

Metallurgy understanding

Process manufacturing experience

Knowledge of steelmaking

Education

BS in Metallurgy/Material Science or related

Job description

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:

Job Details
Division: Nucor Steel South Carolina
Location: Darlington, SC, 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 South Carolina (Darlington) is seeking an early to mid-career Metallurgist interested in taking on a technical role based upon the needs of the plant and the candidate’s experience. Job functions will be a direct process/product metallurgy, product/process improvements, problem-solving projects throughout the facility, and customer complaints and claims resolution. Other functions may include grade development for specialized applications, providing training to teammates, metallurgical assistance to technical service representatives and customers, and continuous improvement of the quality management system. Some travel will be required to support customer and technical requirements.
This candidate will be expected to train into a rolling process engineer/metallurgical position or melt shop process/metallurgical engineering position.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (Nucor will not sponsor the need for a visa).
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

• BS degree in Metallurgy, Material Science, or a related engineering or scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct process manufacturing experience in the steel making industry with rolling, melting, or bar product exposure.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of steelmaking, refining, casting, and/or rolling processes.
  

Preferences

• Preferred Experience: 2 – 8 years in metallurgy, materials engineering, manufacturing, quality, or related technical disciplines.
• Wire rod product experience, special bar quality exposure on automotive quality, non-destructive testing (eddy or ultrasonic) of round bar.
  

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