Steel Rebar Production Operator — 2nd Shift

Nucor Corporation; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay with bonus

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship program

Job summary

Nucor Rebar Fabrication Midwest in Belvidere, IL is hiring for a production associate to bend, cut, and load reinforcing steel bars according to customer orders. The role requires adherence to safety standards and the ability to operate multiple metalworking machines.

The position offers overtime potential, a safety‑sensitive environment, and opportunities for growth within North America’s largest steel producer.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills for bar measurements.
• Must be able to read and interpret simple measurements and orders.

Responsibilities

• Must adhere to Nucor's safety programs and standards.
• 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.

Skills

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Nucor Rebar Fabrication Midwest in Belvidere, IL is hiring for a production associate to bend, cut, and load reinforcing steel bars according to customer orders. The role requires adherence to safety standards and the ability to operate multiple metalworking machines.

The position offers overtime potential, a safety‑sensitive environment, and opportunities for growth within North America’s largest steel producer.