NSBHM Melt Shop Metallurgist
Date: Jun 4, 2026
Location: Birmingham, AL, US, 35234
Company: Nucor
Job Details
Division: Nucor Steel Birmingham, Inc.
Location: Birmingham, AL, 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 Birmingham is seeking a Metallurgist interested in taking on a technical role based upon the needs of the plant and the candidates’ experience. Job functions could range from process/product metallurgy, product/process improvements, or problem-solving projects throughout the facility. Other functions may include providing training to teammates, metallurgical assistance to technical service representatives and customers, and continuous improvement of the melt shop process. 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.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, Nucor Steel Birmingham, Inc. will not sponsor the need for a visa now nor in the future.
Minimum Qualifications:
BS degree in Metallurgy, Material Science, or a related engineering discipline or equivalent melt shop experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in relevant production and steelmaking processes.
- Previous leadership experience.
- Track record of applying metallurgical concepts in a team-driven environment.
- 5 years of melt shop process experience
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace
Nearest Major Market: Birmingham