Structural Machine Operator — 1st Shift (CNC/Laser)

Nucor Corporation; Illinois; On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Annual profit sharing bonus

No layoff practice

Job summary

Nucor Corporation's American Buildings Company - Illinois is hiring for a 1st shift Structural Machine Operator in the Hot Rolled department. You will operate CNC presses/punches, CNC plasma, lasers and related equipment, read prints, and move materials with cranes and forklifts.

We offer a competitive, performance-based compensation package, annual profit sharing, and no-layoff practices. Join a safety‑driven team that values continuous improvement and teamwork in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience reading and using a tape measure.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Effective teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC presses/punches, CNC plasma and related equipment.
• Read prints and orders and work from cutting lists.
• Move materials with cranes and forklifts.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and log maintenance.
• Identify improvement opportunities and report to leadership.
• Follow safety rules and quality standards.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Safety minded

Team player

Strong communication

Tools

Windows OS

CNC machines

CNC plasma

Job description

Nucor Corporation's American Buildings Company - Illinois is hiring for a 1st shift Structural Machine Operator in the Hot Rolled department. You will operate CNC presses/punches, CNC plasma, lasers and related equipment, read prints, and move materials with cranes and forklifts.

We offer a competitive, performance-based compensation package, annual profit sharing, and no-layoff practices. Join a safety‑driven team that values continuous improvement and teamwork in a manufacturing environment.