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Port Crane Operator

DIVISION: Nucor-Yamato Steel and Nucor Steel Arkansas

AVERAGE STARTING SALARY: $83,000+

WHAT DOES THE JOB DO?

A port crane operator is responsible for port activities including river barge loading, equipment and port car repairs and oversight of all port personnel.

WHY IT’S IMPORTANT: Port crane operators are responsible for operating a crane to lift and move heavy objects in and out of barges. They are often tasked with moving large pieces of equipment or materials into place, but they may also be called upon to remove debris or clear an area of any obstructions that might get in the way of their work. Successful crane operators have extensive knowledge of how the crane operates, how to inspect the equipment for safe operations, as well as an understanding of hoisting mechanisms, rigging and load control. This includes knowing how to operate all of the various components as well as how these components interact with one another during normal operations. Most importantly, the port crane operator is responsible for the safety of the individuals within his or her area of operation.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES: Skills for success in this role include experience working a crane over the river, loading and unloading barges, rail cars, and/or trucks and previous rigging experience. Successful applicants must pass a depth-perception test.

WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION IN HIGH DEMAND?

The scarcity of crane operators with experience loading and unloading barges on the river makes this job in very high demand.

HOW DO I LEARN MORE? Please visit Nucor.com/careers to learn more about this opportunity.

Process Control

DIVISION: Nucor-Yamato Steel and Nucor Steel Arkansas AVERAGE STARTING SALARY: $110,000+

WHAT DOES THE JOB DO?

Process control engineers and technicians are highly trained maintenance personnel tasked with making the steel manufacturing process as efficient as possible. This means they help Nucor make steel safer, faster, at a lower cost and with higher quality.

WHY IT’S IMPORTANT: Making the steel process more efficient allows the company to sell steel to customers at a lower price. In the competitive steel market, having the lowest cost is essential for doing business. Accelerating the process automation helps make on-time deliveries.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES: Some of the skill sets for success in this role include database work, control systems, web development and mathematical modeling.

WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION IN HIGH DEMAND? Level II and Level III skill sets are exceedingly rare. Most of these positions are held by electrical engineers or technicians with equivalent experience. There are plenty of positions in this job area that require only a two-year degree, and with Nucor’s policy of promoting from within and its programs to assist teammates with education and skill development, these jobs often lead to rapid advancement.

HOW DO I LEARN MORE? Please visit Nucor.com/careers to learn more about this opportunity.

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