Fitter​/Welder

Job Details

Division:
American Buildings Company - IL

Location:
El Paso, IL, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Teammates in this position have averaged $85,000 annually.

Bonus Type: This position is eligible for weekly and annual bonuses.

All Nucor teammates qualify for profit sharing.

Annual Profit Sharing Bonus Percentage (5 year average) = 20% of eligible earnings

Compensation for this position has been averaging $25-$37/hour on our bonus structure.

American Buildings - Illinois located in El Paso, IL is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Structural Fabricator (fitter/welder)
Teammate.

Basic functions of the position include, but not limited to:

• Perform various fit up, tacking, and welding operations on a variety of structural assemblies.
• Weld and follow all weld standards and procedures.
• Add stiffeners, brackets, face plates, etc. using prints for location prior to finish welding.
• Use clamps, jigs, tape, square, arc air gouger, cutting torch and plasma as required using procedures, best practices and good judgment to prevent warping and misalignment of component parts.
• Operate overhead cranes.
• Maintain required records and documentation.
• Inspect, detect and report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials and unusual conditions to proper leadership.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain quality standards.
• Perform other related duties as requested.
• Have a commitment to where help is needed and have a desire to be a valued department, division and Nucor teammate.

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.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass AWS welding and Canadian certification.
• Ability to read tape measure, square, and blueprint readings.
• Minimum 1 year of fabrication experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work 10 - 12 hour shifts.

• Can read and understand weld symbols.
• Can use an arc gouger.
• Previous crane certification.
• Previous experience in material handling.
• Minimum of 1 year of fabrication experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Welding background; operational understanding and knowledge of standard welding practices and procedures.
• Trained and confident in overhead crane use.

Nucor Buildings Group (NBG), a proud Nucor product group, is one of North America’s largest and most experienced manufacturers of metal building systems. With multiple locations throughout the United States, NBG is proud to design world‑class building solutions tailored to meet the needs of any market including commercial, industrial, agricultural, and institutional. Our brands include American Buildings, CBC Steel Buildings, Kirby Building Systems, and Nucor Building Systems.

NBG offers work/life balance and a variety of benefits and performance incentives. We take pride in connecting teammates to meaningful work and focus heavily on both personal and professional development. Whether your background is in engineering and design, information technology and software development, marketing, or sales, with Nucor Buildings Group you can go as far as your drive and ambition will take you.

When you join Nucor, America’s largest steel manufacturer and recycler, you’ll help create a variety of steel products that become so much more, for so many people. And you won’t do it alone. Our supportive culture builds each other up, values family, relationships, and puts safety above anything else. With the freedom to take your ideas to the next level, there’s no end to what you can achieve.

This is your chance to build a lifelong career, give back to your community, make the world a better place – and BE PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER.

With performance-based compensation, profit sharing, and a no-layoff practice, we take care of our teammates who design, engineer, fabricate, and support the products that define our company.

If you’re ready to bring your skills, energy, and innovation to a company committed to building a stronger future, we want to hear from you! Apply today and become part of the American Buildings team in El Paso, IL.

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