Welder -Newton

Skyline Steel LLC
Newton, IL

Nucor is North America's largest recycler and most diversified steel and steel products company. Since 1969, we've led the industry in developing innovative technologies for recycling scrap into high-quality steels that are all around us, from bridges and buildings to cars and appliances. Basic Job Functions: Nucor Skyline is seeking qualified applicants for the Welder position. This role is a vital part of the facility’s production team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Welding structural steel parts as specified by drawings or prints.
  • Safely producing quality products in a timely manner.
  • Maintaining housekeeping standards.
  • Obtaining and maintaining all required welding certifications.
  • Willingness to work any shift.
The Welder will be an integral member of the Nucor Skyline team, bringing a strong and consistent work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering the quality our customers expect. The person in this role will coordinate with other departments and must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively. Availability to work weekends and holidays as operating conditions require is essential. Candidates may be required to pass a site-specific weld test as part of the interview process. Additionally, after signing an offer letter, successful candidates must pass a: background check, fitness for duty exam, drug screen (urinalysis and hair follicle in accordance with applicable law). 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.Compensation: The starting pay rate for a welder is $21.19 an hour plus a weekly production bonus. Teammates in this role typically start off making around $78K annually.Minimum Requirements:
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Welding certification from a college, technical, or trade school or at least two years of welding experience in an industrial environment.Preferences:
  • Experience with air arc gouging and plasma torch usage.
  • Manufacturing or production environment experience.
  • Experience reading measuring devices (ex. tape measures, gauges, micrometers).
  • Experience reading blueprints.
  • Experience working with welding symbols and common weld defects.
  • Experience operating a standard overhead crane.
Medical and dental are just the beginning. We value our teammates and offer benefits packages that also include profit sharing, retirement savings, scholarships and tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth potential. For more information on our benefits go to Nucor.com/benefits.

Posted 2026-01-12

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