Production Operator - 3pm-1:30am

Nucor Rebar Fabrication; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Weekly with Bonus

Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Uniforms & PPE

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Scholarship Program

Life & Disability Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Parental Leave

Low-cost Health/Dental/Vision

Job summary

Nucor Rebar Fabrication in Belvidere, IL is hiring for a shop-based position. You will bend, cut, and load reinforcing steel bars, operate shearing, bending, overhead crane, Fabmatic machine, and power saw to meet customer orders with safety as a priority.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be legally eligible to work in the United States, and pass a hair follicle drug screen. This role offers a competitive wage, weekly bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must have basic math skills to calculate bar measurements.
• Must pass hair follicle drug screen.
• Safety sensitive position; overtime may be required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Bend, cut, bundle and load reinforcing steel bars per customer orders.
• Operate a shearing machine to cut bars to length.
• Operate a bending machine to shape bars as required.
• Operate overhead crane to move and assemble material for fabrication or shipment.
• Operate Fabmatic machine that cuts and bends reinforcing bars.
• Assemble and load orders onto trailers for shipping.

Skills

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Location: Belvidere, IL, 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Tuition Reimbursement - $5,250 year for teammates, $2625 for spouses
• Scholarship Program – Every child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $4000 per year
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Company matching 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase plan – we match 10% of your purchase
• Parental Leave
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision after 30 days

Go to www.Nucor.com/benefits to learn more!

Purpose:

Compensation: $20/hr plus $1.50 2nd shift differential plus weekly production bonus.

Average annual earnings potential: $60,000+

Must pass hair follicle drug screen, including THC.

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.
• Other tasks as required by Supervisor.

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

• 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

Preferences

• 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

Special Demands

• 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