Hot Mill Operator

About the Role

The Mill Operator will safely operate hot‑mill equipment to produce quality steel that meets customer specifications. Responsibilities include monitoring and testing mill systems, supporting leadership with safety initiatives, teammate development, housekeeping, quality control, and overall runtime. The role requires effective interaction with teammates in a fast‑paced production environment. Operators must be willing to work rotating shifts and provide both scheduled and unscheduled overtime, including nights, holidays, and weekends. • Operate hot mill equipment safely to produce quality steel. • Monitor and test mill systems to ensure compliance with customer specifications. • Support leadership in safety, teammate development, housekeeping, quality, and runtime. • Work rotating shifts and be available for scheduled and unscheduled overtime, including nights, holidays, and weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸hot mill
• ▸system monitoring
• ▸quality control
• ▸safety support
• ▸team development
• ▸shift work

What You Bring

Safety is the top priority at Nucor, and candidates must demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times. Minimum qualifications include one year of manufacturing experience or an equivalent background and the ability to travel for training, potentially for extended periods before and after commissioning. Candidates must also be prepared to work rotating shifts and overtime as needed. Preferred qualifications include at least one year of experience in steel or industrial metal manufacturing, a proven track record in monitoring product quality, and knowledge of electrical and mechanical maintenance. Prior construction or project experience and specific sheet‑mill experience are also valued. These additional skills enhance the ability to contribute effectively to the mill’s operations. • Meet minimum qualification of one year manufacturing experience and ability to travel for training. • Preferred: experience in steel/industrial metal production, product quality monitoring, and electrical/mechanical maintenance. • Preferred: background in construction/project work and sheet‑mill operations.

Requirements

• ▸manufacturing
• ▸steel
• ▸quality
• ▸maintenance
• ▸safety
• ▸rotating shifts

Benefits

Nucor distinguishes itself with a culture built on personal connections, teamwork, and the freedom to innovate. Employees enjoy a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful relationships define daily operations and benefit the surrounding communities. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, 401(k) and Roth options, profit sharing, performance bonuses, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, stock programs, and scholarships. • Receive comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, 401(k)/Roth, profit sharing, performance bonuses, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, stock program, and scholarships.

Work Environment

Onsite