Shear Operator

Why Nucor?

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. 

About Us:

Nucor Steel Marion, Inc. is a division of Nucor Corporation, and manufactures a full line of specialty steel products needed for vital highway, construction, and agricultural industries.  Nucor has been ranked No. 1 on Fortune Magazine’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies in our industry, is included on Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers, and recently has been added to Barron’s list of 100 Most Sustainable Companies. The key to our success is that we care about the safety and well-being of our teammates and customers, the health and protection of our environment, and the relationships we establish in the communities where we live and work. At the heart of every Nucor division are the dedicated people who make up our team of over 33,000 Nucor teammates.

What We Offer:

•  Potential annual income of $70K-$90K, including weekly production bonus.
• Unlimited growth potential - A chance to grow your career with a Fortune 500 industry leader known as North America’s most diversified and sustainable steel and steel products company. 
• 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.

Basic Job Functions:

The Nucor Marion Shear Operator’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, taking care of customers by executing the division’s safety, quality, cost, productivity, and profitability objectives. The responsibilities of the Shear Operator also include: Maintaining equipment in your area, communicating efficiently with maintenance about issues with equipment and following up with them, pushing the team to perform at a high level, completing PMs and routine maintenance repairs as needed, understanding customer needs, establishing good communication with main pulpit and stacker, making quick decisions, having courage to hold himself/herself accountable and share the learnings from it. The qualified candidate must be willing to work rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends as required. 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:

• Demonstrated commitment to safety. 
• Able to successfully pass crane and mobile equipment requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Rolling Mill experience. 
• Mechanical aptitude.