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Division: Nucor Steel Nebraska
Location: Norfolk, NE, United States
Other Available Locations: N/A
Deadline to Apply: Friday, April 10th, 2026
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.
Basic Job Functions:
Nucor Steel – Nebraska is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Lab Technician III - Chemistry Lab. The Lab Technician III - Chemistry Lab plays a critical role in supporting Melt Shop operations by ensuring the integrity of testing, performing timely and accurate chemical analyses of steel samples, evaluating internal billet quality through macro-etch sampling, and maintaining testing equipment. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, testing steel and slab samples for the EAF, LMF, VTD, and Caster while maintaining the Chemistry Lab and equipment. Other tasks include preparing and evaluating macro-etch billet samples. Candidates must be able to work rotating shifts and scheduled/unscheduled overtime, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US (Nucor Steel Nebraska will not sponsor the need for a visa now or in the future).
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:
- High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous lab/testing experience.
- Previous manufacturing and computer systems experience
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace
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