Melt Shop Lab Tech

Nucor•Tuscaloosa, AL

1d•Onsite

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. The responsibilities of the LMF Lab Tech include but are not limited to: safely operating machines; gathering, organizing, recording, preparing and testing all samples as specified by the testing plans and other testing procedures in a timely and accurate manner; safely performing maintenance tasks related to the area equipment; providing support to other team members in the Lab; maintaining a clean and safe work area; entering data into computer system; participating in all training and developmental programs. Nucor teammates are expected to participate in and promote an atmosphere of cooperation and team work while maintaining compliance in all areas of the site within our Quality Control System. This is a 12-hour rotating shift position. 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

Experience in ensuring data accuracy to maintain high product quality and operational efficiency.
Experience operating common lab and analytical equipment
Experience in utilizing statistical analysis
Ability to perform routine chemical analyses
Proficiency in basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office
Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
Comfortable working in an industrial and laboratory environment

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field
Documented cross-training in Lab
High School Diploma with basic chemistry curriculum.

Responsibilities

safely operating machines
gathering, organizing, recording, preparing and testing all samples as specified by the testing plans and other testing procedures in a timely and accurate manner
safely performing maintenance tasks related to the area equipment
providing support to other team members in the Lab
maintaining a clean and safe work area
entering data into computer system
participating in all training and developmental programs
participate in and promote an atmosphere of cooperation and team work while maintaining compliance in all areas of the site within our Quality Control System
initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times