Lab Technician
Date: Jun 19, 2026
Location: Ghent, KY, US, 41045
Company: Nucor
Job Details
Division: Nucor Steel Gallatin LLC
Location: Ghent, KY, 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:
Lab Technicians provide lab testing services to support production by providing timely and accurate testing, data input, and reporting of results to the production operators. Responsibilities include but are not limited to providing chemical analysis of steel and slag samples, performing testing of mechanical properties, providing coating weight and coating adherence results on galvanized coils, housekeeping, and maintaining measuring equipment for valid and reliable analysis. Lab Technicians may work a rotating shift schedule and work in a hot environment. 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:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- High integrity
- Ability to work swing shift and work overtime as needed.
Detailed Selection Criteria:
- Communication – The ability to give full attention to what others are saying and communicating information so that others will understand.
- Teamwork – Working as part of a coordinated effort with others to achieve a common goal.
- Initiative – Being proactive with seeking out work that needs to be done and being willing to take on responsibilities and challenges.
- Problem Solving – Identifying problems and analyzing or reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Attention to Detail – Thorough in accomplishing tasks, no matter how small they may be, and taking care to make sure that expectations are met in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintenance Systems and Techniques – Knowledge of servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment.
- Quality Control Analysis – Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
- Computer and Electronics – Knowledge of computers, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software for inputting data and reporting lab results.
Preferences:
- Lab technician experience in a manufacturing facility
- Associate’s degree in chemistry, metallurgy, or a related field
- Familiarity with ISO 17025, ISO9001:2015 and IATF 16949 certification programs
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace
Nearest Major Market: Covington