Job Details



Division: Nucor Yamato Steel



Location: Blytheville, AR, United States


Other Available Locations: N/A



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:


The Refractory Lead will assist, cover, and provide support to the Refractory Supervisor and the crews in all areas of the day-to-day operations. The Refractory Lead will take a leadership role at all times in the areas concerning Safety, Quality, and Productivity as well as develop the refractory team. Computer skills will be necessary to perform essential daily functions of the job. The Refractory Lead will also be responsible for safely and efficiently assisting and/or preparing ladles, tundishes, and furnaces for the production of steel as needed. The Refractory Lead will work with vendors, manage costs, and ensure appropriate inventory. The Refractory Lead must be able to work in extreme environmental conditions; may be required to cover rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.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 Requirements:


3 years of meltshop and/or refractory experience in a steel mill production environment

6 months leadership experience in a steel-related environment




Detailed Selection Criteria:


Coaching and Developing Others - Identifying the strengths and developmental needs of others to include coaching, mentoring, teaching, training, or otherwise helping others to improve their skills to work effectively.

Communication Skills - The ability to give full attention to what others are saying and effectively communicate information so that others will understand.

Developing and Building Teams - Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members as well as effectively managing and resolving conflicts as needed.

Leadership Presence 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.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work -develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work and/or the teamwork.

Attention to Detail & Time Management - Thorough in reviewing and capturing information and apply it in order to accomplish tasks consistently and accurately and ensure that expectations are met. Managing one's time and the time of others.



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




Nearest Major Market: Jonesboro

Nearest Secondary Market: Memphis