Process Metallurgist
Date: Sep 2, 2025
Location: Bourbonnais, IL, US, 60914
Company: Nucor
Job Details
Division: Nucor Steel Kankakee, Inc.
Location: Bourbonnais, IL, United States
Other Available Locations: N/A
[Hourly Rate/Salary Range]: $1,799-$2,296/week (This figure does not include bonuses)
Incumbents of the Process Metallurgist position have averaged $120,000/year (this figure does include bonuses)
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:
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.
Responsibilities of the Process Metallurgist may include but are not limited to:
• Evaluating process performance and developing process improvement projects based on those evaluations.
• Generating and implementing processing procedures to ensure repeatability throughout the facility.
• Providing support to the operations, maintenance and sales team.
• Assisting the quality and operations teams to achieve their goals.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor degree in a technical field (i.e. Engineering/Metallurgy)
• 2+ years of experience in steelmaking
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor degree in Metallurgical or Materials Science Engineering
• 6 months previous experience in process optimization and new product development
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace
Nearest Major Market: Kankakee
Nearest Secondary Market: Bradley