Structural Fabricator 3rd Shift $85k-$110k Average

Nucor Corporation; El Paso (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Weekly bonuses

Annual bonuses

No layoff policy

Job summary

Nucor Buildings Group – IL (American Buildings Company) in El Paso, IL, is seeking a skilled welder to perform fit-up, tacking, welding, and assembly tasks on structural components, following prints, welding standards, and safety procedures.

This full-time role operates on a 12-hour shift schedule (6:00 PM–6:00 AM, 3-4 days a week) with overtime opportunities and a compensation package that includes profit sharing and weekly and annual bonuses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass AWS welding and Canadian certification.
• Ability to read tape measure, square, and blueprint readings.
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts, four days in a row.

Responsibilities

• Perform various fit up, tacking, and welding operations on a variety of structural assemblies.
• Weld and follow all weld standards and procedures.
• Add stiffeners, brackets, face plates, etc. using prints for location prior to finish welding.
• Use clamps, jigs, tape, square, arc air gouger, cutting torch and plasma as required using procedures, best practices and good judgment to prevent warping and misalignment of component parts.
• Operate overhead cranes.
• Maintain required records and documentation.
• Inspect, detect and report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials and unusual conditions to proper leadership.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain quality standards.
• Perform other related duties as requested.
• Have a commitment to where help is needed and have a desire to be a valued department, division and Nucor teammate.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Blueprint reading

Welding operations

Safety compliance

Overhead crane operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AWS welding certification

Canadian certification

Tools

Arc gouger

Cutting torch

Plasma cutter

Job description

Job Details

Division: American Buildings Company - IL

Location: El Paso, IL, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Teammates in this position have averaged $85,000 annually.

Bonus Type: This position is eligible for weekly and annual bonuses.

All Nucor teammates qualify for profit sharing.

Annual Profit Sharing Bonus Percentage (5 year average) = 20% of eligible earnings

Compensation for this position has been averaging $25-$37/hour on our bonus structure.

Basic Job Functions

• Perform various fit up, tacking, and welding operations on a variety of structural assemblies.
• Weld and follow all weld standards and procedures.
• Add stiffeners, brackets, face plates, etc. using prints for location prior to finish welding.
• Use clamps, jigs, tape, square, arc air gouger, cutting torch and plasma as required using procedures, best practices and good judgment to prevent warping and misalignment of component parts.
• Operate overhead cranes.
• Maintain required records and documentation.
• Inspect, detect and report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials and unusual conditions to proper leadership.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain quality standards.
• Perform other related duties as requested.
• Have a commitment to where help is needed and have a desire to be a valued department, division and Nucor teammate.

Most teammates are on the 2-2-3 continental schedule with 12 hour shifts. This position's hours will be 6:00 pm - 6:00 am 3-4 days a week.

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

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass AWS welding and Canadian certification.
• Ability to read tape measure, square, and blueprint readings.
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts, four days in a row

Preferred Qualifications

• Can read and understand weld symbols
• Can use an arc gouger
• Previous crane certification
• Previous experience in material handling
• Welding back ground; operational understanding and knowledge of standard welding practices and procedures.
• Trained and confident in overhead crane use.
• Minimum 1 year of fabrication experience in a manufaturing environment

Why Nucor?

When you join Nucor, America’s largest steel manufacturer and recycler, you’ll help create a variety of steel products that become so much more, for so many people. And you won’t do it alone. Our supportive culture builds each other up, values family, relationships, and puts safety above anything else. With the freedom to take your ideas to the next level, there’s no end to what you can achieve. This is your chance to build a lifelong career, give back to your community, make the world a better place – and BE PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER.

Job Security – Benefits – Bonus Programs- No Layoff Practice - Pay for Performance

With performance-based compensation, profit sharing, and a no-layoff practice, we take care of our teammates who design, engineer, fabricate, and support the products that define our company.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re ready to bring your skills, energy, and innovation to a company committed to building a stronger future, we want to hear from you!

About Us

Nucor Buildings Group (NBG), a proud Nucor product group, is one of North America’s largest and most experienced manufacturers of metal building systems. With multiple locations throughout the United States, NBG is proud to design world-class building solutions tailored to meet the needs of any market including commercial, industrial, agricultural, and institutional. Our brands include American Buildings, CBC Steel Buildings, Kirby Building Systems, and Nucor Building Systems.

NBG offers work/life balance and a variety of benefits and performance incentives. We take pride in connecting teammates to meaningful work and focus heavily on both personal and professional development. Whether your background is in engineering and design, information technology and software development, marketing, or sales, with Nucor Buildings Group you can go as far as your drive and ambition will take you.

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