Melt Shop Ladle Person
Date: May 20, 2025
Location: Blytheville, AR, US, 72315
Company: Nucor
Job Details
Division: Nucor Yamato Steel
Location: Blytheville, AR, 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 Ladle Person will share duties between the LMF station and Ladle Wall. The Ladle Person will ensure containment of liquid steel through proper inspection and handling practices of every ladle processed. The Ladle Person will ensure that all Ladle components are operational prior to releasing for use. The Ladle Person will coordinate and communicate all ladle information between the EAF, LMF and Caster; and make timely and accurate decisions under pressure while following prescribed practices for ladle work while accurately recording the ladle tracking data. The Ladle Person will assist the LMF Operator as required, prepare accurate alloy setups, and clean Ladle Car tracks. The Ladle Person will be required to perform duties at all Ladle Walls effectively. The Ladle Person may be required to assist at Caster and Torches. The Ladle Person will maintain good housekeeping in the area of the Ladle Wall. The Ladle person must work in extreme heat, rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. Able to meet all physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations. 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:
6 months prior refractory and/or Melt Shop experience
Detailed Selection Criteria:
Attention to Detail Thorough in accomplishing tasks, no matter how small they may be, and taking care to make sure that expectations are met.
Communication Skills Strong ability to express ideas and opinions both verbally and written in order to achieve positive outcomes.
Teamwork A proven history of working well with other employees with the ability to contribute effectively in a team environment.
Leadership Proven ability to influence others in a positive direction at all times to achieve success in accomplishing individual and team goals and objectives.
Mechanical Knowledge Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and/or maintenance.
Dependability / Accountability Being reliable, responsible, and committed to fulfilling obligations. Displays responsibility with work habits and has ability to hold others accountable for desired results.
Preferences:
Prior LMF / Ladle Person Assistant experience
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace
Nearest Major Market: Jonesboro
Nearest Secondary Market: Memphis