Quality Technician
Date: Jan 7, 2026
Location: Laurens, SC, US, 29360
Company: Nucor
Job Details
Division: Nucor Insulated Panel Group
Location: Laurens, SC, USA
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:
Responsibilities for the Quality Technician include but are not limited to:
- Safety, this 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, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.
- Production quality checks.
- Check incoming material quality of steel, plastics, chemicals, and other items as needed.
- Read and understand part prints and measure accordingly.
- Understand and check measurement instruments (i.e. daily/weekly/monthly/annual check standards and calibrations).
- Operate power equipment (band saws, handheld drills, etc.).
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience working with computers (ie. Microsoft office, Test Equipment Software).
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
- Be able to lift from varying heights and carry up to 50lbs.
- Must have or be willing to obtain forklift certification in the first 90 days.
- High School Diploma or GED
Detailed Selection Criteria:
- Judgement/Decision Making – Critical thinking skills; considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Dependability – Being reliable, responsible, and committed to fulfilling obligations.
- Attention to Detail – Thorough in accomplishing tasks, no matter how small they may be, and taking care to make sure that expectations are met.
- Teamwork – Working as part of a coordinated effort with others to achieve a common goal, while holding others accountable.
- Leadership Presence and Courage - Willingness and confidence to have immediate and direct conversations on critical alignment issues such as teamwork, building relationships, initiating, and supporting change, and production process issues that arise. This includes the willingness to face adversity and conflict head on.
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work – Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish individual work. Includes reprioritizing as needed to help the line accomplish an overall goal.
- Communication – The ability to give full attention to what others are saying and communicating information so that others will understand.
- Time Management – Effectively managing one’s own time and/or time of others.
Preferences:
- Prior quality control experience in manufacturing
- Prior experience with fabrication, design or inspection of fabrication reports and part drawings.
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace
Nearest Major Market: Spartanburg
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina