Third Shift Racking & Finishing Operator - Nucor Towers and Structures

Expand Beyond with Nucor

Nucor Towers and Structures (NTS) is a new entity within Nucor, the largest recycler and manufacturer of steel and steel products in North America, focused on executing our strategy to "Expand Beyond" our core business. As part of Nucor’s New Markets product group, NTS is focused on the exciting growth potential in the power distribution market. The current production facility is in West Hazleton, PA, with greenfield sites in Decatur, AL and Crawfordsville, IN.

Division:
Nucor Towers & Structures Inc

Location:

Decatur, AL, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

For a brief video about NTS, please visit the following link: NTS Update Video

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This entry‑level position is responsible for numerous production related duties including moving and organizing materials, following production schedules, and preparing, galvanizing, and finishing materials. The role works closely with Production Supervisors and Leads to ensure an organized and efficient flow of materials through the plant while meeting daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly goals. Racking and Finishing teammates are responsible for hanging/removing product from fixtures and correcting any imperfections caused during the galvanizing process.

• Hanging and preparing materials for the galvanizing process in a safe and organized manner
• Operating overhead cranes and/or forklifts as necessary
• File or grind excess zinc, ash or drip marks from ends of product, deburr and clean threads on steel products produced by the hot‑dipping process
• Follow proper repair procedures for uncoated areas (grinding and painting)
• Use zinc‑based alloys (hot stick), paints containing zinc dust, and sprayed zinc (metallizing) on steel products
• Clean, package, and finish materials after the galvanizing process is complete
• Track all materials on site, both company stock and customer materials

• Proven commitment to safety and quality standards
• Ability to be flexible with work schedule to accommodate workload
• Maintain professionalism, open communication, and behaviors that help develop the team
• High School diploma or equivalent

• Safety:
  Demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead and uphold safety practices, policies, procedures and housekeeping standards at all times
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Give full attention to what others are saying and communicate information so that others understand
• Computers and Electronics:
  Proficiency in utilizing computer resources to maximize effectiveness and efficiency
• Problem Solving & Judgment/Decision Making:
  Identify problems and analyze or review related information to develop and evaluate options, choosing the most appropriate solution
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work:
  Develop specific goals and plans for prioritizing, organizing, and accomplishing individual work and/or team work
• Teamwork:
  Work as part of a coordinated effort with others to achieve a common goal

• At least one year experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience operating mobile equipment

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug‑free workplace