Machine Operator
Date: Sep 16, 2026
Location: Shelbyville, IN, US, 46176
Company: Nucor
Job Details
Division: NIPG Midwest
Location: Shelbyville, IN, United States
Other Available Locations: Indiana
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:
<<ADD YOUR CONTENT HERE>>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 incumbent will perform startup, changeover, and shutdown procedures for the assigned production line area. Responsibilities include milling, turning, drilling, tapping, deburring, molding, bench operations, and inspections. Teammates must be able to perform quality checks and provide guidance to line personnel to facilitate optimal performance and operational efficiency.
The selected candidate will perform basic preventive maintenance, report equipment malfunctions or abnormalities, complete required reports, and respond to inquiries as needed. The incumbent must accurately track material usage and reconcile usage at the end of each shift through data entry in Excel spreadsheets.
The Machine Operator is responsible for maintaining cleanliness within the assigned production area, complying with all company policies and procedures, and performing other duties as assigned.
Safety is the most important aspect of every job at Nucor. Therefore, candidates must demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.
Minimum Qualifications:
Detailed Selection Criteria:
Machines and Processes - Using either control mechanisms or direct activity to operate equipment and processes, this includes monitoring equipment and processes to ensure they are working properly.
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.
Initiative - Being proactive with seeking out work that needs to be done and being willing to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Leadership- 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.
Preferences:
- Operational knowledge of machines and processes in a structured manufacturing environment.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication skills and willingness to work across multiple stations.
- Understanding of general machine setup and teardown processes.
- Ability to maintain work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
- Experience operating a crane and/or forklift.
- Ability to follow prescribed safety rules and regulations while maintaining quality standards.
- Machine and process troubleshooting experience.
- Proficiency in the use of a tape measure and other required tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Machine Operator experience in a manufacturing environment.
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis