Welder

Nucor•Newton, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Nucor Skyline is seeking a Welder to join the production team at Skyline Steel LLC in Newton, Illinois. The role involves welding structural steel parts according to drawings or prints and safely producing quality products in a timely manner. The Welder is expected to maintain housekeeping standards, obtain and maintain required welding certifications, and demonstrate a consistent work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to product quality. The position requires coordinating with other departments and working both independently and collaboratively. Candidates may be required to pass a site-specific weld test during the interview process. After signing an offer letter, successful candidates must pass a background check, fitness-for-duty exam, and drug screen, including urinalysis and hair-follicle testing in accordance with applicable law. Safety is central to all work at Nucor, and the Welder must uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times. This is an hourly position with a base rate of $21.93 to $25.39 per hour and eligibility for a weekly production bonus. Teammates in this role typically start at around $78,000 annually. The position requires willingness to work any shift, as well as weekends and holidays when operating conditions require.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Welding certification from a college, technical, or trade school, or at least two years of welding experience in an industrial environment.
Willingness to work any shift.
Availability to work weekends and holidays as operating conditions require.
Ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience with air arc gouging and plasma torch usage.
Manufacturing or production environment experience.
Experience reading measuring devices such as tape measures, gauges, and micrometers.
Experience reading blueprints.
Experience working with welding symbols and common weld defects.
Experience operating a standard overhead crane.

Responsibilities

Weld structural steel parts as specified by drawings or prints.
Safely produce quality products in a timely manner.
Maintain housekeeping standards.
Obtain and maintain all required welding certifications.
Uphold safety policies, practices, and procedures.
Coordinate with other departments and work independently as well as collaboratively.
Work any shift and be available for weekends and holidays as operating conditions require.