Hot Mill Operator
Date: Jan 12, 2026
Location: Apple Grove, WV, US, 25502
Company: Nucor
Job Details
Division: Nucor Steel West Virginia LLC
Location: Apple Grove, WV, United States
Other Available Locations: N/A
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.
Basic Job Functions:
The role of the Mill Operator includes, but is not limited to, safely operating Hot Mill equipment to produce quality steel products that meet our quality criteria as defined by our customers’ requirements. This includes the monitoring and testing of various systems in the mill. The mill operator will be responsible for supporting the Leadership team with the safety, teammate development, housekeeping, quality, and runtime of the mill. The Mill Operator must interact effectively with hot mill teammates in a fast-paced, production environment. Ability to work rotating shifts, scheduled and unscheduled overtime including nights, holidays and weekends.
Nucor Steel West Virginia’s greenfield project is a new state-of-the-art sheet steel mill that will produce up to 3 million tons per year once fully operational. This advanced manufacturing facility is to be located in Mason County, along the Ohio River in close proximity to both Huntington and Charleston, WV.
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:
- One year of manufacturing experience or equivalent
- Ability to travel for training, possibly for extended periods of time, pre and post commissioning
Preferred Qualifications:
- One year steel or industrial metal experience
- Experience with monitoring product quality
- Electrical and mechanical maintenance knowledge
- Prior construction/project experience
- Sheet mill experience.
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace
Nearest Major Market: Huntington
Nearest Secondary Market: Ashland