Welder - 2nd and 3rd Shift

Nucor Corporation; La Crosse (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Nucor Corporation is seeking a skilled welder for our Lacrosse, VA location. Responsibilities include welding steel structural parts per drawings, grinding and finishing welds, and operating multiple fabrication tools while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality.

The role requires a weld certification (2G) and the ability to read weld symbols; crane certification and material handling experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• WQ1 (2G) weld certification required.

Responsibilities

• Weld steel structural parts as specified per drawing or print.
• Operate grinder to prepare and finish welds.
• Operate flip rite.
• Operate transfers.
• Operate magnetic drill.
• Full visual inspection of part ensuring all welds are in place and properly applied.
• Effectively communicating with upstream and downstream to address safety, quality and efficiency issues/concerns.
• 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.

Education

WQ1 (2G) weld certification

Job description

Job Details

Location: Lacrosse , VA , United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Job Details

Division: Nucor Building Systems South Carolina

Location: Lacrosse , VA , United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Pay Range and Closing Date

Pay range: $17.46 - $18.47 Plus Production Bonus

Closing Date: 10/5/26

Basic Job Functions:

• Welding steel structural parts as specified per drawing or print.
• Operating grinder to prepare and finish welds.
• Operating flip rite.
• Operating transfers.
• Operating magnetic drill.
• Full visual inspection of part ensuring all welds are in place and properly applied.
• Effectively communicating with upstream and downstream to address safety, quality and efficiency issues/concerns.
• 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 Qualifications:

• WQ1 (2G) weld certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Can read and understand weld symbols
• Can use an arc gouger
• Previous crane certification
• Previous experience in material handling

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