Safety & Quality Technician

Fisher & Ludlow Div Of Harris Steel Ltd.; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Nucor Steel Connecticut seeks an SQ Tech to enhance safety and quality within the facility. This role involves working with personnel to promote safety, conduct inspections, and support operational goals in a dynamic manufacturing environment with a focus on teamwork and compliance.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K and Roth Accounts

Profit Sharing

Pay-for-performance Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively and promote safety standards.
• Experience with MS Office and SharePoint.
• Leadership and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the safety culture within the facility.
• Conduct quality control inspections and training.
• Support sales and operations with required documentation.

Skills

Communication

Leadership Presence

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Job description

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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 (<10 lbs.), standing for prolonged periods of time. The focus of this role is to support the division with reporting metrics, and to be a resource to help drive continuous safety improvement and help us continue to grow our capabilities on the quality side.

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