Caster Strand Tender/Slide Gate Operator
About The Position
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. A Caster Strand Tender/Slide Gate Operator is a teammate on the caster deck that is required to safely conduct normal operations of the Caster and assist with maintenance activities. The teammate will set up the caster to safely produce as many quality tons as possible within each shift, safely conduct preventive maintenance of equipment to ensure efficient operations, and assist the Caster Technician as needed. Some of this role's operational functions include: Preparing and inspecting the strand Using a cutting torch and welder Handling and tending to mold powder and tundish flux Overhead crane operations Assisting maintenance teammates with troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing equipment Completing cross-training to serve as a Caster Technician according to the team's needs Working scheduled and unscheduled overtime due to upset conditions or teammate absences 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.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Caster-related role (Production, Maintenance, or Mold & Segment)
- Ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced technical training (Casting/Steelmaking courses, hydraulics, pneumatics, lubrication systems, equipment alignment, circuits, ibaAnalyzer, etc.)
- Mechanical aptitude
Responsibilities
- Preparing and inspecting the strand
- Using a cutting torch and welder
- Handling and tending to mold powder and tundish flux
- Overhead crane operations
- Assisting maintenance teammates with troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing equipment
- Completing cross-training to serve as a Caster Technician according to the team's needs
- Working scheduled and unscheduled overtime due to upset conditions or teammate absences
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
- 401K and Roth accounts
- Profit sharing
- Pay-for-performance bonuses
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Stock program
- Scholarships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Primary Metal Manufacturing
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
