Ladle Operator-NSKNG
Date: Sep 29, 2025
Location: Kingman, AZ, US, 86413
Company: Nucor
Job Details
Division: Nucor Steel Kingman, LLC
Location: Kingman, AZ, United States
Other Available Locations: Arizona
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. The Ladle Operator is responsible for inspecting refractory material in the ladles, preparing slide gate refractories for operation, and cleaning and maintaining slide gates and other ladle components. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to sanding ladles, managing ladle and tundish preheaters, managing proper ladle rotation, and assisting Casting Operations, the Ladle Furnace Operator, and Maintenance.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule and unscheduled overtime, rotating shifts, weekends and holidays as scheduled.
- Willing/able to withstand high temperature working conditions.
- Willing/able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current or previous experience working in Melt Shop
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace
Nearest Major Market: Lake Havasu