Racking & Finishing Operator - Nucor Towers & Structures

Nucor Corporation; Brigham City (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Nucor Towers & Structures Inc in Brigham City, UT, is hiring entry-level production teammates to support galvanizing operations and material flow. You will work with supervisors to move, prep, and finish parts, ensuring daily/weekly goals are met while maintaining safety and quality.

The role involves using overhead cranes and forklifts, tracking materials, and correcting any imperfections from galvanizing. A high school diploma or GED is required, with a safety‑mocused team environment.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate safety and quality standards.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate workload.
• High School diploma or GED.
• One year of manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Hang and prep materials for the galvanizing process.
• Operate overhead cranes and/or forklifts as necessary.
• Finish and deburr steel products after galvanizing.
• Track all materials on site and ensure orderly workflow.
• Uphold safety policies and housekeeping standards at all times.

Skills

Safety

Communication

Computers & Electronics

Problem Solving

Organizing & Planning

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Job description

Job Details

Division: Nucor Towers & Structures Inc

Location: Brigham City, UT, United States

Other Available Locations: Utah

Expand Beyond with Nucor: Nucor Towers and Structures (NTS) is a new entity within Nucor, the largest recycler and largest manufacturer of steel and steel products in North America, focused on the execution of our strategy to "Expand Beyond" our core business. As a part of Nucor's New Markets product group, NTS is focused on the exciting growth potential in the power distribution market. For a brief video about NTS, please visit the following link: NTS Update Video

Why Nucor? With a firm commitment to our teammates, strong benefits and performance incentives, it's easy to see why Nucor is named one of America's best employers and ranked as the #1 employer in its industry by Fortune Magazine. For more information on our benefits go to Nucor.com/benefits.

We work together to create a safe, positive, and engaging environment. While delivering the highest quality products and service for our customers, we lead the steel industry in environmental responsibility. Joining our team means working with people who have your back and are invested in helping you build a strong future. You will never stop learning at Nucor - and when you are ready to take the next step in your career, we're ready, too.

Basic Job Functions

This entry-level position is responsible for numerous production related duties that include but are not limited to moving and organizing materials, following production schedules, and prepping, galvanizing, and finishing materials. This position will work closely with the Production Supervisor(s) and Leads to ensure an organized and efficient flow of materials through the plant while meeting established daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly goals.

The Racking and Finishing teammates are responsible for hanging/ removing product from fixtures and correcting any imperfections caused during the galvanizing process.

JOB DUTIES

• Hanging and prepping materials for the galvanizing process in a safe and organized manner
• Operating overhead cranes and/or forklifts as necessary
• File or grind excess zinc, ash or drip marks from ends of product, deburr and clean threads on steel products that are created by the hot dipping process.
• Follow proper repair procedures of uncoated areas (how to grind & how to apply paint)
• Use zinc-based alloys (hot stick), paints containing zinc dust and sprayed zinc (metallizing) on steel products.
• Cleaning, packaging, and finishing materials after the galvanizing process is complete.
• Tracking all materials that are on site, both company stock and customer materials
• 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

• Proven commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Ability to be flexible with work schedule to accommodate workload.
• Maintain professionalism, open communication, and display behaviors that help develop the team.
• High School diploma or GED.

Detailed Selection Criteria

• Safety: Must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead and uphold safety practices, policies, procedures and housekeeping standards at all times.
• Communication Skills: The ability to give full attention to what others are saying and communicating information so that others will understand.
• Computers and Electronics: Proficiency in utilizing computer resources to maximize effectiveness and efficiency.
• Problem Solving & Judgment/Decision Making: Identifying problems and analyzing or reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options in order to choose the most appropriate solution.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: Developing specific goals and plans for prioritizing, organizing, and accomplishing individual work and/or the work of the team.
• Teamwork: Working as part of a coordinated effort with others to achieve a common goal.

Preferences

• At least one year experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating mobile equipment.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vets - and a drug - free workplace

Nearest Major Market: Salt Lake City