Quality Technician I

Nucor Corporation; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Nucor Corporation in Frankfort, KY is seeking a Quality Technician to monitor and uphold product quality across the production process.

You will perform in-process and final inspections with precision tools, document results, and support corrective actions, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts to ensure products meet specifications.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of quality inspection experience.
• Experience with root cause analysis is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily quality audits across production departments.
• Perform in-process and final product inspections using precision measuring tools.
• Document inspection results and maintain quality records.
• Identify nonconformances and report to the supervisor with root cause analysis.
• Support corrective actions and prevention activities.
• Train teammates on inspection practices and quality issues.
• Coordinate with Production to perform inspections with minimal production disruption.
• Maintain compliance with company quality standards and customer requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Basic Job Functions

Job Details

Division: Nucor Data Systems

Location: Frankfort, KY, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Basic Job Functions

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.

The Quality Technician is responsible for conducting routine quality inspections throughout the production process, including in-process and final product inspections, to ensure products meet established quality standards and specifications. This position utilizes a variety of precision measuring tools and inspection equipment to verify product dimensions, workmanship, and compliance with applicable requirements. The Quality Technician is also responsible for performing equipment calibrations, workstation audits, and quality checks, identifying discrepancies or nonconforming conditions, and supporting corrective actions to maintain consistent product quality.

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.

• Investigate quality issues and perform and document Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify causes and corrective actions.
• Conduct daily quality audits across various production departments to ensure compliance with established standards and procedures.
• Develop, complete, and maintain accurate daily inspection reports and quality documentation.
• Inspect incoming, in-process, and finished products to verify compliance with established quality and safety standards.
• Ensure products meet company specifications, customer requirements, drawings, and applicable quality standards.
• Identify and promptly report quality defects, nonconformances, and other anomalies to the appropriate Supervisor.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality control processes, inspection methods, and overall product quality.
• Document quality defects, corrective actions, and recurring issues to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Train and provide guidance to teammates regarding identified quality issues, proper inspection practices, and corrective actions.
• Partner with Production to perform required inspections and testing efficiently while minimizing unnecessary disruptions to production.
• Maintain accurate and organized quality records in accordance with company procedures.
• Support corrective and preventive actions and follow up to verify effectiveness, as assigned.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess proficiency with MS Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Relevant Quality experience of 2–3 years.

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