Safety & Quality Technician

Nucor; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nucor Steel Connecticut is seeking a qualified SQ Tech to enhance safety and quality within their operations. This role focuses on developing safety programs and conducting inspections to maintain compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong teamwork, communication skills, and a background in safety or manufacturing.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Pay-for-performance bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Experience with MS products including office and SharePoint.
• Experience in Safety, Quality, Engineering or related field.
• Manufacturing Experience (Steel preferred).

Responsibilities

• Promote workplace safety by identifying and controlling hazards.
• Develop and review safety programs.
• Conduct quality control analysis and inspections.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Job description

Job Details

Division: Nucor Steel Connecticut, Inc.

Location: Wallingford, CT, 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.

Basic Job Functions:

Nucor Steel Connecticut is seeking qualified applicants for the position of SQ Tech. The responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, working closely with plant personnel to maintain a robust TM driven safety culture; Promoting workplace safety by identifying and controlling potential hazards; Developing new and/or reviewing current safety programs to determine their adequacy; Safety/Health and Quality training and auditing. Working with the sales and operations teams to ensure we meet and maintain the certifications and documentation needed by customers. Along with helping to cover TMs vacation as needed on the quality side.

Candidate will perform moderate physical activity such as walking in all areas of a large industrial facility, climbing stairs/fixed ladders, lifting and testing steel samples (

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 always.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Maintain, Develop, and Improve teammate driven safety system
• Experience with MS products including office and SharePoint
• Able to work swing shift if covering vacations

Detailed Selection Criteria:

Occupational Safety:Using knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, strategies, and judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws and regulations to promote standards as well as working to continuously improve processes to ensure safety of all individuals.

Communication:The ability to give full attention to what others are saying and communicating information so that others will understand.

Leadership Presence & Courage:Willingness and confidence to have immediate and direct conversations on critical alignment issues such as teamwork, building relationships, initiating and supporting changed, and production process issues that arise. This includes the willingness to face adversity and conflict head on.

Developing and Building Teams:Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members as well as effectively managing and resolving conflicts as needed.

Organizing, Planning, & 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.

Quality Control Analysis – Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Problem Solving & Judgment/Decision Making – Identifying problems and analyzing or reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options to choose the most appropriate solution.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in Safety, Quality, Engineering or related field.

Manufacturing Experience (Steel preferred)

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