Welder Operator

Nucor Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Nucor Corporation in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a skilled MIG welder to join our metal fabrication team. You will weld low carbon steel, read blueprints, measure parts, and ensure parts meet precise specs. The role requires safety conscious work and the ability to operate MIG equipment across shifts.

We offer comprehensive benefits and a weekly production bonus; compensation is $21.25–$22.31 per hour, with potential increases based on performance and bonus earnings.

Qualifications

• Must have MIG welding experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, work instructions, safety rules, and operating and maintenance instructions.
• Must be able to write simple correspondence.
• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to read and understand calibrations.
• Must be able to use hand tools.
• Must be able to work any shift; overtime, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Weld low carbon steel using MIG welding with specified gauges and wall thickness.
• Perform routine maintenance of MIG welder and related equipment.
• Weld repairs as needed and perform 360-degree welds.
• Position and secure parts using hoists, cranes, tools.
• Clamp, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind, or bolt components per specs.
• Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials.
• Monitor welding processes to avoid overheating and ensure precision.
• Examine workpieces for defects and measure against specifications.
• Complete all paperwork at each station.
• Participate in cross-training and rotation through cells.
• Assist to relieve bottlenecks in manufacturing processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MIG welding

Read blueprints

Tape measure

Hand tools

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MIG welder

Job description

Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Compensation: $21.25 - $22.31 (based on experience) and weekly production bonus.

Production Bonus: Bonus can range from 0 to 50% on a weekly basis; potential range with bonus: $31.88 - $33.45 per hour.

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.

• Weld low carbon steel working with 16-7 gauges (thin welding) and 0.125"-0.500" wall thicknesses (structural welding). The ideal candidate will be AWS / ASME certified or certifiable.
• Perform routine maintenance of the MIG welder and related equipment.
• Perform welding repairs as needed.
• Perform 360-degree welds.
• Position and secure parts, using hoists, cranes, wire, and banding machine hand tools.
• Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind, or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
• Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials.
• Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts, warping, shrinking, distortion, pinholes, or blowing through.
• Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Complete all paperwork as required at each station.
• Participate in job rotation through each cell which addresses cross-training and ergonomic issues.
• Assist as necessary to relieve bottlenecks in manufacturing processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

• Must have MIG welding experience.
• Must have the ability to read and comprehend blueprints, work instructions, safety rules, and operating and maintenance instructions.
• Must have the ability to write simple correspondence.
• Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to read and understand calibrations
• Must possess the ability to work with hand tools
• Must be able to work any shift as required; overtime, weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of welding experience.
• High School diploma, General Education Degree (GED) or equivalent.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace