Melt & Cast Metallurgist
Date: Oct 9, 2025
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 Melt/Cast Metallurgist is an integral part of the Melt Shop and Caster team responsible for working with our teammates to create solutions in the areas of safety, profitability, and teammate development. This position is actively involved in the decision making of the process and product quality, strives for continuous improvement and supports the production team. As a technical resource, this individual will be directly involved with developing the specific training and communications required to expand the knowledge of our team, our partners and customers.
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:
- BS degree in Metallurgy, Material Science, Chemical Engineering or Equivalent
- Minimum 4 Years of thin slab caster related experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Technical aptitude with the ability to gather, analyze and make data-driven decisions (SQL, Python, Power-BI, IBA, etc.)
- Demonstrates interest in the business and is focused on reducing costs, improve quality and/or improve efficiencies.
- Advanced degree (M.S., Ph.D.) in applicable field.
Benefits With You In Mind.
- Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
- On-site Medical Clinic & Teladoc
- Employee assistance program
- Paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Scholarships for your spouse and children
- 401K
- Profit sharing
- Pay for Performance
- Stock program
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace
Nearest Major Market: Huntington
Nearest Secondary Market: Ashland