Ladle Crane Operator

Why Nucor:

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.  

About Us:

Nucor Steel Marion, Inc. is a division of Nucor Corporation, and manufactures a full line of specialty steel products needed for vital highway, construction, and agricultural industries.  Nucor has been ranked No. 1 on Fortune Magazine’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies in our industry, is included on Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers, and recently has been added to Barron’s list of 100 Most Sustainable Companies. The key to our success is that we care about the safety and well-being of our teammates and customers, the health and protection of our environment, and the relationships we establish in the communities where we live and work. At the heart of every Nucor division are the dedicated people who make up our team of over 33,000 Nucor teammates. 

What We Offer:

•    Potential annual income of $80K-$120K, including weekly production bonus.
•    Unlimited growth potential - A chance to grow your career with a Fortune 500 industry leader known as North America’s most diversified and sustainable steel and steel products company. 
•  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 responsibility of the Ladle Crane Operator is to safely transport all hot metal to the caster, remove ladles from the caster, dump/clean all ladles, and supply the EAF with prepared empty ladles for tapping. Responsibilities also include operating an overhead crane for production and non-production settings, completing the appropriate crane inspections, displaying complete ownership and assisting with maintaining the overhead crane.  The qualified candidate must be willing to work rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends as required.  

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 Qualifications:

•    Demonstrated commitment to safety
•    Previous cab crane operating experience
•    Able to successfully pass crane operator and mobile equipment requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

•    2-3 years’ experience utilizing a cab operated overhead crane
•    Understanding of melting and casting logistics
•    Experience in Steel Making