NSBHM Quality Lab Technician
Nucor Corporation

Job Info

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Job Details

Division: Nucor Steel Birmingham, Inc.

Location: Birmingham, AL, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Job posting will expire December 5th at 11:59pm

Basic Job Functions:

The role of the Lab Technician includes, but is not limited to, responsibilities for the chemical analysis of steel samples for the Melt Shop Lab. This includes periodic maintenance of the ARL spectrometers, grinding equipment, Leco, and Bruker X-Ray machines. Preparing and analyzing slag samples, as well as the disposition / grading of products in the Melt Shop are additional responsibilities. The successful teammate will also have the ability to work in a past-faced, industrial environment. 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:

The ability to lift 50lbs to a height of 42" on a daily basis.

The ability to work flexible schedule, including scheduled and unscheduled overtime, rotating shifts, weekends and holidays as scheduled.

Detailed Selection Criteria:

• Leadership and Courage - Willingness and confidence to have immediate and direct conversations on critical alignment issues such as teamwork, building relationships, initiating, and supporting change, and production process issues that arise. This includes the willingness to face adversity and conflict head on.
• Accountability and Dependability - Displays personal responsibility with work habits and has ability to hold others accountable for desired results.Being reliable, responsible, and committed to fulfilling obligations and ensuring the success and accountability of the team.
• Communication Skills - The ability to give full attention to what others are saying and communicating information so that others will understand.
• Developing Individuals and Building Teams - Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members as well as coaching, mentoring, teaching, training, or otherwise helping others to improve their skills to work effectively.
• Teamwork - Working as part of a coordinated effort with others to achieve a common goal. This includes making necessary teammate or process adjustments to ensure effective outcomes.
• Initiative - Independently and proactively seeking out work that needs to be done and being willing to take on responsibilities and challenges with minimal oversight.
• Problem Solving & Judgment/Decision Making - Identifying problems and analyzing or reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options in order to choose the most appropriate solution.
• Attention to Detail - Thorough in reviewing and capturing information and applying it in order to accomplish tasks consistently and accurately and ensure that expectations are met.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Melt Lab testing equipment and procedures.
• Mechanical ability and software proficiency.

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

Nearest Major Market: Birmingham

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