Production Operator

Nucor Corporation; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Pay-for-performance bonuses

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Scholarships

Employee stock purchase plan

Uniforms and PPE provided

Job summary

Nucor Bethlehem location is hiring for a fabrication associate to cut, bend and load reinforcing steel bars. You will operate shearing, bending, and fabrication machines, move materials with an overhead crane, and prepare orders for shipment in a fast-paced shop environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, basic math skills, and the ability to pass hair follicle drug screening. OT, weekend shifts and bonuses are part of the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or local/state equivalent).
• Basic math skills to calculate bar measurements.
• Ability to work legally in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Operate shearing and bending machines to cut and shape reinforcing steel bars.
• Load, unload, and transport materials using an overhead crane.
• Assemble and load orders onto trailers for shipping.
• Perform maintenance and keep the work area clean and safe.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Shearing machine

Bending machine

Overhead crane

Fabmatic machine

Power saw

Epoxy spray gun

Job description

Job Details

Division: Nucor Rebar Fabrication Northeast
Location: Bethlehem, PA, 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.

Short Description

Best Benefits in the Business!

• Paid Weekly with Bonus and Profit Sharing
• Clearly defined career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities
• Paid Training Company provided uniforms and PPE
• Paid Vacation - 3 weeks after 1 year
• Paid Holidays - 10 per year and 1 personal day
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement - $5,250 year for teammates, $2625 for spouses
• Scholarship Program - Every child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $4000 per year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision after 30 days
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Company matching 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase plan - we match 10% of your purchase

Short Description

Must pass hair-follicle drug screen.

Base Hourly Rate: Hourly rate (including weekly production bonus): $24.30
$1/hr Second Shift Differential. (Hours are 3pm-11pm)
Weekly Production Bonus Eligible
OT Eligible
Profit Sharing Eligible (5-year average + 20.43%)

Bend, cut, bundle and load reinforcing steel bars in accordance with customer's orders.

Basic Job Functions

• Must adhere to Nucor's safety programs and standards.
• Demonstrate conduct consistent with Nucor's vision and values.
• Unload trailers and store material in storage bins.
• Operate a shearing machine to cut reinforcing steel bars to specific lengths.
• Operate a bending machine to bend reinforcing steel bars to specified shape.
• Operate overhead crane to move, assemble and select material to be fabricated or shipped.
• Operate Fabmatic machine that cuts and bends reinforcing steel bars to specified shapes.
• Assemble and load orders onto trailers for shipping.
• Operate power saw for cutting reinforcing steel bars to specified lengths.
• Operate a spray gun in the application of epoxy touch up or reinforcing steel bars.
• Maintain the shop or designated area in a clean and safe manner.
• Assist other employees in any of the above tasks.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future
• Must have a high school diploma, GED or local/state equivalent
• Must have basic math skills to be able to calculate bar measurements

Physical Demands

• Some heavy lifting may be necessary
• Working conditions can be noisy/ dusty/ hot/ cold

Preferred Qualifications

• Due to the operating conditions of the position, this is a safety sensitive position
• Must be able to work overtime when required
• Must be able to work any shift

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

Nearest Major Market: Allentown