Physical Lab Tech

Nucor Corporation; Bourbonnais (IL); On-site; USD 94,816,000 - 99,577,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

Roth 401K

Profit sharing

Pay-for-performance bonuses

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Scholarships

Job summary

Nucor Steel Kankakee, Inc. in Bourbonnais, IL is hiring a Physical Lab Technician to run the Roll Mill lab, ensuring products meet dimensional, surface, and mechanical specs. The role supports production by sampling and recording data, with in-house software familiarity and the ability to lift 50+ pounds as needed.

Two years in quality inspection and six months in a steelmaking environment are preferred, with comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, and profit-sharing opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2 years previous experience with quality inspection.
• 6 months previous experience in a steelmaking/heavy industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Run the Roll Mill lab and ensure products conform to applicable requirements (dimensional, surface, and mechanical properties).
• Help production maintain proper bar requirements by gathering and measuring samples; assist Shipping in sample collection as needed.
• Familiar and assist either Roll Mill lab as needed.
• Accurately enter data relevant to testing software and mill product check records.
• Must be able to safely lift, carry, push, and/or pull materials weighing 50 pounds or more on a regular basis.

Skills

Quality inspection

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Bourbonnais, IL, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

[Houry Rate/Salary Range]: $33.09 - $34.74 per hour

Incumbents of the Physical Lab Technician position have averaged $94,000/year (this figure does include bonuses)

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.

Job Details

Division: Nucor Steel Kankakee, Inc.

Location: Bourbonnais, IL, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

[Houry Rate/Salary Range]: $33.09 - $34.74 per hour

Incumbents of the Physical Lab Technician position have averaged $94,000/year (this figure does include bonuses)

Basic Job Functions

The Physical Lab Technician will develop the necessary knowledge and skillset to run the Roll Mill lab. The Physical Lab Technician is responsible for ensuring the products being produced conform to all applicable requirements, including but not limited to dimensional, surface, and mechanical property requirements. The Physical Lab Technician will also be responsible for helping production maintain proper bar requirements by gathering and measuring samples throughout the shift, including assisting Shipping in sample collection, as necessary. The Physical Lab Technician will be familiar and assist either Roll Mill lab, as needed. The successful candidate will be expected to have basic Microsoft and in-house software familiarity, as well as take personal responsibility for the accurate entry of all data relevant to testing software and mill product check records. Must be able to safely lift, carry, push, and/or pull materials weighing 50 pounds or more on a regular basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years previous experience with quality inspection

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 months previous experience in a steelmaking/heavy industrial environment

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