Caster Operator

Basic Job Functions:

The Caster Operator responsibilities include, but are not limited to, taking care of our customers by executing the division’s safety, quality, cost, productivity, and profitability objectives. The Caster Operator’s main task is to safely operate and maintain the 4 Strand Continuous Caster. Duties also include working in and around liquid steel, opening and closing strands, operating jib crane/mobile equipment, safely assist the torch pulpit in cutting billets to length and insuring billet quality standards are achieved, as well as assisting in basic maintenance of equipment. The Caster Operator will work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime and vacation coverage as needed 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 Requirements:

Six or more months of melting and/or casting operational or maintenance related experience

Detailed Selection Criteria:

Initiative - Proactively seeking out work that needs to be done and being willing to take on   responsibilities and challenges. 
Dependability - Being reliable, responsible, and committed to fulfilling obligations. 
Problem Solving - Identifying problems and analyzing or reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions in a timely manner. 
Judgement/Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. 
Teamwork - Effectively communicating information and ideas to others as part of a coordinated effort to achieve a common goal. 
Accountability - Displays responsibility with work habits. 
Production and Processing - Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of products. 
Machines and Processes - Using either control mechanisms or direct activity to operate equipment and processes, this includes monitoring equipment and processes to ensure they are working properly.