Strand Technician-NSKNG

Fisher & Ludlow Div Of Harris Steel Ltd.; Kingman, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Bonuses (pay-for-performance)

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Job summary

Nucor, North America’s leading steel producer, offers a safety-first role operating the caster area including mold, ladle, tundish, and control panel processes. You will ensure billet traceability and steady product flow while supporting cross-training across the department to meet operational needs.

Applicants should demonstrate strong attention to detail, problem solving, and teamwork, with a willingness to work flexible shifts and overtime as required.

Qualifications

• Ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures and housekeeping.
• Cross-train in other positions within the department as needed.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate the mold, ladle, tundish, and control panel processes on the caster.
• Ensure accurate billet dimensions and traceability; maintain product flow through the cooling bed.
• Maintain safety, quality, and housekeeping standards at all times.
• Support operational needs by rotating to other positions as required.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Judgment/Decision Making

Organizing/Planning/Prioritizing Work

Coordination

Initiative

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Accountability

Technical Ability

Job description

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:

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 Strand Technician operates the mold, ladle, tundish, and control panel processes on the caster, ensuring accurate billet dimensions and identification for traceability and maintaining product flow through the cooling bed. Teammates must be willing to cross-train in other positions within the department and fill in as needed to support operational needs.

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule and unscheduled overtime, rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
• Ability to withstand working conditions with elevated temperatures.
• Ability to lift moderate to heavy weight (50 lbs.)

Detailed Selection Criteria:

• Attention to Detail - Thorough in accomplishing tasks, no matter how small they may be, taking care to make sure that expectations are met, and being observant to changes in the environment.
• Judgment/Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans for prioritizing, organizing, and accomplishing individual work and/or the work of the team.
• Coordination - Effective with planning, managing time and making adjustments relative to the team's activity in order to maintain efficiency in the process flow.
• Initiative - Independently and proactively seeking out work that needs to be done and being willing to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Problem Solving - Identifying problems and analyzing or reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Teamwork - Working as part of a coordinated effort with others to achieve a common goal.
• Accountability - Displays responsibility with work habits and has ability to hold others accountable for desired results.
• Technical Ability - Has the pertinent experience, skills and technical set to excel in this role. Learns new skills quickly and has the ability to train others.

Preferences:

• Current or previous experience working in Melt Shop
• 1 Year Casting Experience

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