2nd Shift CNC Lathe Operator

Nucor is North America's largest recycler and most diversified steel and steel products company. Since 1969, we've led the industry in developing innovative technologies for recycling scrap into high-quality steels that are all around us, from bridges and buildings to cars and appliances.

Teammates in this role make an average of $85K a year in total compensation. The starting pay rate for this position is $21.19 an hour plus a weekly production bonus.

Nucor Skyline is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Lathe Operator. The Lathe Machine Operator will be set up and operate a CNC Lathe based on the specifications stated in the blueprints and work instructions. This includes, but not limited to: Mazak CNC lathes, manual lathes, band saws, and other machinery. This is a 2nd shift position. 

• Plan and organize daily workload to accommodate production schedule.
• Safely operate equipment.
• Review specification to determine setup procedures, dimensions, and machining sequences required to manufacture parts.
• Observe machine operations to detect malfunctions or questionable conditions.
• Perform detailed inspection of manufactured parts to ensure conformance to specifications while striving to maintain production goals in terms of cycle time, quantity, and quality.
• Perform routine machine maintenance including cleaning up and lubrication.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

.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.

• Two to three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two to three years of experience operating machinery in an industrial environment
• Experience operating CNC lathes
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints

• Experience in the steel industry
• Experience being on a safety committee