Job Details



Division: Advantage Metals Recycling LLC



Location: St. Louis, MO, United States


Other Available Locations: Missouri




**Offering $6,000 Sign on Bonus**




Pay Range: Compensation for this position is $21.50 per hour plus an additional estimated $16.55 per hour in production pay, paid weekly. Teammates in this position average $80K per year.



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 carer 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:


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.

• Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures.

• Wear proper PPE as required.

• Perform daily inspections on equipment and report any defects or needed repairs to supervisor.

• Removing metals and debris from conveyor belt.

• Work in outdoor and indoor environments.

• General labor duties that may include but not limited to sweeping, shoveling and general cleanup of any area and/or equipment and physical handling of materials, supplies, etc.

• Willing to cross-train in other positions and assist other teammates as needed.

• Preventative maintenance and repairs on all equipment but not limited to shredder, eddy current, etc., as required.

• Change liners, grates, hammers, etc. on the shredder.

• Change bearings, motors, gearboxes, conveyor belts, sprockets and drive chains as needed.

• Change hydraulic hoses, hydraulic cylinders and electric motors.

• Perform other job duties as assigned by the Facility Manager/Supervisor.




Minimum Qualifications:


• Workweek schedule: M-F 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM and Saturdays as needed.

• Ability to work standing or walking for up to 12 hours per day.

• Ability to walk up several flights of stairs and work at heights above one story.

• Knowledge of heavy-equipment operating principles.

• Flexible to work weekends, and holidays; including overtime and six days a week as required by production.

• Able to complete job tasks safely and effectively without constant supervision.

• Ability to work closely with others in a team environment.

• Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations.

• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions and effectively communicate in English, preferred.

• Troubleshoots problems and repairs or replaces worn or broken parts as necessary.

• Strong mechanical abilities to include field welding, torching, and light fabrication and knowledge of tools, etc.

• Minimum of 3 years of previous industrial maintenance experience.




Preferred Qualifications:


• Trained and certified in rigging and/or signaling.

• Interprets schematic diagrams, blueprints and sketches.

• Experience using a front-end loader, excavator, forklift, skid steer, scrap handler, man-lift mobile crane and overhead hoist as needed in an industrial/outdoor work environment.




Detailed Selection Criteria:



Complete work history is required to be considered for this position. Include the employer's name, dates of employment, job title and the detailed responsibilities for the position held. Any gap in work history must be reflected and include the dates.




Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.



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




Nearest Major Market: St Louis