About this role
Job Details
Division: NIPG Midwest
Location: Waterloo, IN, 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 Quality Technician is responsible for product quality verification and chemical receiving and inventory at Nucor Insulated Panel Group Waterloo and, on a rotating schedule, the safe production and on-time delivery of insulated metal panel samples. Must enjoy hands-on work, be comfortable with power and hand tools, stay organized, keep accurate inventory, and communicate professionally with project coordinators, sales, and customers. Safety and Process Safety Management (PSM) are conditions of employment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Perform production quality checks (density, compression, visual, dimensional) and inspect incoming materials (steel, plastics, chemicals, painted products).
- Read part prints, measure accordingly, and check measurement instruments and calibrations.
- Operate power equipment (tensile and compression testers, band saws, drills).
- On rotation, produce safe, representative samples and deliver them on time.
- Order, receive, offload, and monitor bulk chemicals and storage tanks.
- Investigate non-conforming material, maintain quality records and D365 transactions, and participate in the PSM program.
- Fill down time with other Quality duties (work instructions, calibrations, bundle audits) and perform other tasks assigned by the Supervisor/Lead.
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:
- Experience using computers (Microsoft Office, test equipment and manufacturing software)
- Experience using measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, tape measures)
- Experience using power tools (band saw, Dremel, belt and circular sanders)
- Ability to stand for extended periods, walk production areas, climb stairs, lift from varying heights and carry up to 50 lbs, and wear required PPE while working safely in chemical handling areas
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior quality experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with fabrication, including design or inspection of fabricated parts, reports, and part drawings
- Experience presenting marketing products
- Experience with chemical inventory management, bulk chemical unloading, or PSM environments
- Experience with D365 or similar manufacturing software.
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace