El Paso, Illinois, United States On-site Employment USD 52,000 - 76,960 Hourly

Nucor is hiring an Overnight Structural Fabricator

About the Role

Nucor is seeking an Overnight Structural Fabricator to join our American Buildings Company team in El Paso, IL. In this role, you'll be a vital part of a team focused on building quality structural products in a safety-first environment.

What You'll Do

  • Perform various fit up, tacking, and welding operations on a variety of structural assemblies.
  • Weld and follow all weld standards and procedures.
  • Add stiffeners, brackets, and face plates using prints for location prior to finish welding.
  • Use clamps, jigs, tape, square, arc air gouger, cutting torch, and plasma as required to prevent warping and misalignment.
  • Operate overhead cranes safely and effectively.
  • Maintain required records and documentation.
  • Inspect and report improper operation, faulty equipment, or defective materials to leadership.
  • Maintain your work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
  • Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations and maintain quality standards.
  • Have a commitment to helping where needed and being a valued teammate.

What We're Looking For

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must pass AWS welding and Canadian certification.
  • Ability to read a tape measure, square, and blueprints.
  • A minimum of 1 year of fabrication experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to work 10 to 12 hour overnight shifts.

Nice to Have

  • Ability to read and understand weld symbols.
  • Experience using an arc gouger.
  • Previous crane certification.
  • Previous experience in material handling.
  • Welding background with operational understanding of standard welding practices.
  • Training and confidence in overhead crane use.

Technical Stack

  • Clamps, jigs, tape, square
  • Arc air gouger, cutting torch, plasma
  • Overhead cranes

Benefits & Compensation

  • Compensation: $25-$37/hour
  • Weekly and annual bonuses
  • Annual profit sharing bonus (5-year average = 20% of eligible earnings)
  • Comprehensive benefits, job security, and a no-layoff practice
  • Performance-based pay and profit sharing

Work Mode

This is a fully onsite position located in El Paso, IL, United States.

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

Required Skills
WeldingFabricationBlueprint ReadingArc Air GougingPlasma CuttingOverhead Crane OperationTape MeasureSquareCutting TorchJigsClamps
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North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, known for innovative sustainability practices and is the continent's largest recycler.

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Job Details
Department Skilled Trades - Manufacturing and Industrial
Category other
Posted 14 days ago