Strand Tender
Date: Sep 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:
Nucor Steel West Virginia is seeking a Strand Tender. The Strand Tender responsibilities include but are notlimited to preparing the casting machine to receive molten steel, operating the ladle slide-gate to control the flow ofsteel from the ladle into the caster tundish, making tundish additions and taking samples and temperature readingsout of tundish, performing ladle shroud exchanges, performing job duties associated with the tundish to mold steeltransfer, maintaining proper inventory levels of operating supplies, monitoring all caster functions, using overheadcranes to move caster equipment and supplies to the caster deck, assisting in the changing of molds and segments,and assisting in tundish repair and mold & segment areas. This position will be required to work a rotating shift including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
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:
- Two years of direct melting or casting experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Four-year technical degree or equivalent experience.
- Electrical and mechanical maintenance knowledge.
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