Fitter Welder - Nucor Towers & Structures

Fitter Welder - Nucor Towers & Structures

Nucor Towers & Structures (NTS) is a new entity within Nucor, the largest recycler and largest manufacturer of steel and steel products in North America, focused on the execution of our strategy to "Expand Beyond" our core business. As a part of Nucor's New Markets product group, NTS is focused on the exciting growth potential in the power distribution market.

Basic Job Functions:

• Welding structural steel parts as specified per drawing or print.
• Safely produce a quality product
• Maintaining housekeeping
• Obtain and maintain all welding certifications.
• Assure the structural components are welded correctly with visual inspection.
• Willing to work swing shifts

The fitter welder will be an integral member of the Nucor Towers & Structure team who brings a strong and consistent work ethic, demonstrates the attention to detail needed to ensure that the material is being sent with the quality that the customers expect from Nucor, and exhibits good communication skills that will enable them to coordinate with other departments.

A successful candidate must be able to work independently as well as in a group and be willing and able to work weekends and holidays as operating conditions require. To ensure the success of the Nucor Towers & Structures team, safety must be at the forefront of each duty that is performed by each 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Manufacturing/production environment experience
• Experience with reading different measuring devices: tape measure, gauges, micrometers
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Knowledge of weld symbols and weld defects
• Ability to pass a 3G Weld Test within 30 days of hire
• Knowledge or utilization of air arc gouging and plasma torch
• Ability to operate a crane (Standard Overhead Crane)

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